When it first came out, I didn’t use AI in my workflow. As a writer, I was irritated that he would take things like mine. It didn’t work well when it first came out either, and its answers were wrong; students used it to plagiarize term papers, and some tech sites used it to hastily create half-truth blog posts.
But over time, I began to discover the power of AI and how to integrate it into my workflow. For example, use Confusion for my workflow. Another feature of Confusion and Claude is the ability to modify models and use the deep research function. It is intended to be used as an aid that provides more information than simple search queries by generating overviews, specific information and data points.
Using Deep Research in Confusion
Just change the mode
When I needed to dive deep into technical information, I started using Perplexity’s Deep Research feature. All I have to do is change the mode in the search box before submitting my query. Once my query is submitted, he does in-depth research and puts everything into headlines and data points. This is more than just doing a simple search query.
For added power, I can combine it with the Perplexity Computer; for example, whenever I want Organize my Outlook inbox for my workflow. Although I have a Perplexity Pro account, the deep research feature takes more time than a simple search, but provides more detailed information about the topic I’m studying. Also, it’s important to note that free users only receive a few Deep Research surveys per month, so save them for research where you really need in-depth information. Still, even a Pro account has a limited number of requests – about 20 per month.
Once the limit is reached, the user must wait for Deep Research requests to resume – approximately every 36 hours. So unlike the Perplexity Computer feature, I can’t buy new tokens; I just have to wait for him. However, I can still use the regular search function, which allows me to choose from nine different models. The Pro account also allows up to 200 search requests per day, with the limit increasing every 24 hours.
Confusion Deep Research thinking
Not a quick survey
When using Deep Search, I found that the “fastest” model did not respond as quickly to queries as the basic search function with enabled. It actually thinks and does additional research for complex or simple queries you ask. So expect the results to last longer. Here’s how I used it: I enter my query, leave it alone, and when it’s done, I read the results.
I can do follow-up surveys, but it’s important to remember that even with a Pro account, or especially a free account, the number of surveys you can research is limited. Still, when I want something other than a basic search-based answer to my research questions, the Deep Research feature does a better job. Also, when combined with the Perplexity Computer, where you can purchase additional tokens, I get more detailed information to support my workflow.
Claude is starting to creep into my workflow
I found out that Claude can summon Confusion
Now I know most of the people reading this site probably do refer to Clo first. However, it was during my time as a newspaper gig reporter that I started to absorb Confusion and dug it. However, since everyone here is a Claude-first user, I decided to give it a try. What I find interesting is that Claude’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools can “call” Confusion, but not the other way around. He can use Perplexity’s ask, search, reason, and deep explore features.
What I like about Claude is that I can just start typing a query into the chat box and it has an in-depth research feature built in. I don’t need to select a specific function to access it. I dabbled with it in free mode but went ahead and bought the Pro plan for a month to see if I could convert my AI systems or just use both.
Well, the more I used Claude, the more I liked the research possibilities it offered. Claude has provided much better information for me, especially for in-depth research and reasoning on extra and max modes. In fact, it provided a lot more than Perplexity Deep Research with “Extra” and “Max effort levels. However, it’s important to note that using Max effort levels on Claude can cost you more tokens over time.
I enjoy Cowork, which I use as a workspace for organizing files, checking documents and spreadsheets, and using browsers. It works better with my local documents and is a good helper for managing certain tasks in my workflow. However, in my opinion, Claude can investigate well, but Confusion still shines through in business processes On Windows and Mac.
I love Confusion, but Claude is always stepping in and helping my workflow
Overall, I still refer to Perplexity Deep Research 70 percent of the time when starting a workflow. However, Claude is getting more and more creeped out. When using “Extra” or “max” effort levels, Claude took longer than Confusion’s Deep Research functionality, but it gives me better information that I can use in my workflow. I will continue to experiment, but the more I use Claude, the more it becomes part of my daily workflow. It’s a tool I can’t stay away from while I’m working. Which AI assistant tool I use depends on my workflow at the time.
