# What is Research Agents?

These are artificial intelligence software programs that conduct in-depth research on your behalf on the internet and summarize the information.

## Overview
These programs do not just answer a single question; they scan multiple sources, compare information, and ultimately present you with an organized report. Instead of opening tabs and reading for hours to learn about a topic, you assign the task to these agents, and they manage the process.

*Analogy: They are like a diligent assistant who goes to the library for you, reads dozens of books, takes notes on the most important parts, and summarizes them for you.*

## How it works
You enter a research topic, the agent searches the internet, reads the pages it finds, and compiles the data it obtains into a report.

## Where it is used
They are used in academic research, market analysis, or when you want to quickly learn about a complex topic.

## Commonly confused with
They should not be confused with simple search engine queries; agents actively process and synthesize data.

## Frequently asked questions
**Which artificial intelligences do they use?**
They are generally agents equipped with powerful large language models (LLMs) that have internet access.

**Are they reliable?**
It is important to verify the source, but they are excellent tools for accelerating research.


## Related terms
- [AI Agent](/en/dictionary/ai-agent/)
- [Autonomous Agent](/en/dictionary/autonomous-agent/)
- [RAG](/en/dictionary/rag/)

## Related tools
- [OpenResearch](/en/discover/openresearch/)

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Source: TreScout Dictionary · https://trescout.com/en/dictionary/research-agents/