Research and information gathering
Use AI to explore topics and organise findings.
AI can help you research a topic by explaining concepts, comparing options, outlining questions to investigate, and suggesting sources or angles to explore.
Remember: AI may not have up-to-date information unless it has web search enabled. For important decisions, verify facts with reliable sources. Use AI to accelerate your research, not replace it.
Examples
- •"What should I know about GDPR before this client call?"
- •"Compare these three project management approaches"
- •"What questions should I ask a vendor about security?"
- •"Outline pros and cons of remote vs hybrid for our team size"
Research mistakes to avoid
✕ Trusting AI facts without checking
Instead: Verify important claims with trusted sources.
✕ Assuming AI has current data
Instead: Enable web search if available, or check dates yourself.
✕ Skipping your own judgment
Instead: Use AI to accelerate research, not replace it.
Try it yourself
Pick a topic you need to learn about this week. Ask AI for five questions you should investigate, then verify two answers using a reliable source.
Knowledge check
What is an important limitation when using AI for research?
Choose the best answer, then check your understanding.