Why you search again after researching with AI
Even when sentences are organised naturally, it is difficult to determine whether the result can be used directly for work. Official sources and personal opinions must be distinguished, and it must be possible to confirm whether the information is still valid. When different sources conflict, the criteria selected and the basis for the judgement should also be presented.
| Items to check | What to review | Problems that arise when verification is difficult |
|---|---|---|
| Sources | Distinguishing official sources, statistics, press releases and personal opinions | Difficulty judging the reliability of the information |
| Recency | The date the material was created and whether it is currently valid | Changed policies or outdated figures may be used |
| Accessibility | Whether reference links work properly and the original source can be checked | It may be difficult for users to verify the basis of the answer themselves |
| Consistency between sources | Differences between figures and claims from different sources | It may be unclear which information should be used as the basis for judgement |
| Work relevance | The direct relevance of the results to the research purpose | The material needs to be reclassified and organised |
How IVY verifies sources
IVY handles materials in various formats, including text, images and videos, and uses search assistance and tool-based information retrieval. Along with the research results, it provides the sources referenced, links that can be checked, and the criteria used to connect the materials. Users can check the original sources they need directly and decide whether to use the research results.
The scope and depth of the materials change the results
It is difficult to understand the overall flow using only the materials at the top of search results and some news articles. Even on the same topic, the scope and perspectives of information provided by companies, public institutions, research organisations, the media and practitioners differ. IVY reviews multiple types of materials together and summarises common trends, differences, the causes of changes and their impact on work.
ARI, connecting repeated research to your workflow
Industry news, policy announcements, competitor products and price changes need to be checked again at set intervals. When the person responsible enters search terms and categorises the materials each time, time is repeatedly spent on the same task. IVY’s ARI supports carrying out research and organising processes according to specified schedules and conditions.
- Set an execution schedule, such as 9:00 am every Monday.
- Collect the latest materials related to the industries, policies and technologies of interest.
- Categorise the materials by topic and importance.
- Identify changes by comparing them with the results of previous research.
- Organise the sources and reference links for the materials.
- Generate a draft report for the person responsible to review.
| Component | IVY’s role | ARI’s role | Person responsible’s role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material research | Explore relevant materials and organise the content | Execute according to specified schedules and conditions | Set the research scope and criteria |
| Information classification | Analyse relationships and differences by topic | Apply repeatable classification procedures | Confirm business importance |
| Result preparation | Compile research results including supporting evidence | Generate and deliver a draft report | Review the content and make the final decision |
Business research you can verify and use
The business usefulness of AI research should be evaluated together across generation speed, the ability to verify sources, information currency, interpretation criteria and the connection to follow-up tasks. These criteria can be applied to market research, policy review, technology research, customer analysis, proposal writing and internal knowledge searches. IVY finds the necessary materials, retains the supporting evidence and provides results organised for the business purpose.
| Evaluation criteria | Questions to verify |
|---|---|
| Evidence verification | Can the original sources and references used be checked directly? |
| Information currency | Have materials that are valid at the current point in time been retrieved? |
| Contextual interpretation | Have the differences between the materials and their impact on the work been organised? |
| Result usability | Is it in a format that can be used for meetings, reports, proposals and decision-making? |
| Business connection | Can it lead to regular research and follow-up tasks? |
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- Business research
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- Evidence verification
- Research automation