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Google AI Studio becomes full research-agent runtime with Deep Research models
AI Studio just stopped being a prompt playground and turned into a full research-agent runtime. Two preview models are live ,
The split is speed vs depth: the standard model handles fast interactive work, while Deep Research Max runs on Gemini 3.1 Pro for longer report-style outputs. Both plug into the Interactions API, and the models are already ranked #1 on DeepSearch QA and BrowseComp, which lines up with Google pushing this toward end-to-end automated research, not just chatting with a model.
deep-research-preview-04-2026 and deep-research-max-preview-04-2026 , with built-in planning, code execution, multimodal inputs, MCP connections to private data, and native charts/infographics generated inline.The split is speed vs depth: the standard model handles fast interactive work, while Deep Research Max runs on Gemini 3.1 Pro for longer report-style outputs. Both plug into the Interactions API, and the models are already ranked #1 on DeepSearch QA and BrowseComp, which lines up with Google pushing this toward end-to-end automated research, not just chatting with a model.
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Apr 21
Google AI Studio availability for Gemini Deep Research and Deep Research Max preview models was posted with collaborative planning, MCP, multimodal input, code execution, and native charts/infographics.
Apr 21
A getting-started guide for the new Gemini Deep Research Agent was published, signaling immediate developer onboarding.
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