Auspex AI Assistant
Auspex is an AI-powered research assistant that helps you analyze news, identify trends, and generate insights from your curated article topic map.
Auspex is an AI-powered research assistant that helps you analyze news, identify trends, and generate insights from your curated article topic map. It combines semantic search, sentiment analysis, and specialized analysis tools to provide deep, evidence-based intelligence.
Location: Click the robot icon (floating button) on any page
When To Use It?
Intelligent Research: Ask natural language questions about your data
Multi-Source Analysis: Combines vector search, database queries, and external sources
Specialized Tools: One-click access to newsletters, sentiment analysis, partisan breakdowns
Citation-Rich Output: Every insight links back to source articles
Organizational Context: Tailor analysis to your organization's perspective
How It Works
Auspex uses a sophisticated pipeline:
Query Understanding: Interprets your question and selects appropriate tools
Data Retrieval: Searches your article database using semantic similarity
Analysis: Applies AI models to synthesize findings
Structured Output: Returns well-organized analysis with citations
Quick Start
Step 1: Open Auspex
Click the robot icon (bottom-right floating button)
Chat modal opens with topic and model selectors
Step 2: Configure Your Session
Topic: Select which topic to analyze (e.g., "AI", "Cybersecurity")
Model: Choose AI model (GPT-4.1, GPT-4o, etc.)
Sample Size: Auto, Balanced, Comprehensive, or Custom article limit
Step 3: Ask Questions
Type natural language questions:
"What are the main AI trends this week?"
"How is ransomware coverage changing?"
"What's the sentiment around quantum computing?"
Step 4: Use Analysis Tools
Click the colored badges for specialized analysis:
Newsletter Generator - Weekly digest with curated sections
The Deep Dive: In-depth analysis of top story
Sentiment Analysis - Sentiment distribution breakdown
Partisan Analysis - Political bias comparison
Future Impact - Predictions and risk assessment
Understanding the Interface
Header Controls
Topic Selector
Choose which topic's articles to analyze
Model Selector
Select AI model (affects quality and speed)
Sample Size
Control how many articles to include
Custom Limit
Set exact article count (10-500)
New Chat
Start fresh conversation
Export
Download conversation
Tools Config
Enable/disable specific tools
Fullscreen
Expand to full window
Chat History
Sidebar Toggle: Click chevron to show/hide past conversations
Session List: Previous chats organized by date
Resume: Click any session to continue where you left off
Analysis Tools (Badges)
Colored badges appear below the chat input:
Newsletter Generator
"newsletter", "weekly roundup"
Formatted newsletter with sections
Sentiment Analysis
"sentiment", "positive/negative"
Sentiment distribution with charts
Partisan Analysis
"bias", "political", "left/right"
Political framing comparison
Future Impact
"future", "prediction", "forecast"
Predictions and risk assessment
External Research
"external research", "web search"
Combined web + database analysis
Plugin Tools
Newsletter Generator
Triggers: "newsletter", "weekly newsletter", "news roundup"
Output Sections:
The News: 6-15 headlines grouped by theme
The Deep Dive: In-depth analysis of top story
Weird Sh*t of the Week: Unusual or ironic developments
Must Reads: 8-12 curated articles with links
Market Updates: M&A, releases, partnerships
Best For: Weekly briefings, stakeholder updates, executive summaries
Sentiment Analysis
Triggers: "sentiment", "how is X being perceived", "positive/negative coverage"
Output Sections:
Overall Distribution: Percentage breakdown (Positive/Neutral/Negative)
Sentiment by Source: Which outlets lean positive/negative
Key Themes: What's driving each sentiment category
Sentiment Drivers: Events and factors influencing tone
Notable Quotes: Representative perspectives
Best For: Brand monitoring, crisis assessment, public perception tracking
Partisan Analysis
Triggers: "bias", "partisan", "political framing", "left vs right"
Output Sections:
Source Bias Distribution Table: Count and percentage by political leaning
Comparative Framing Table: Side-by-side view of narratives
Sample Articles Table: Right Wing | Center | Left Wing comparison
Key Divergence Points: Where coverage differs most
Recommendations: Most balanced sources
Best For: Media bias research, balanced coverage assessment, political analysis
Future Impact Analysis
Triggers: "future", "prediction", "forecast", "what will happen"
Output Sections:
Key Predictions: 3-5 specific predictions with confidence levels
Emerging Opportunities: Potential benefits and beneficiaries
Potential Risks: Challenges and mitigation strategies
Signals to Watch: Early indicators to monitor
Confidence Assessment: Data quality and consensus evaluation
Best For: Strategic planning, risk assessment, opportunity identification
External Research
Triggers: "external research", "web search", "outside sources"
Requires: Google API key configured in Settings
Output Sections:
External Sources Summary: Key findings from web search
Internal Database Context: How internal data aligns/differs
Synthesis & Analysis: Combined insights
Key Takeaways: Actionable findings
Best For: Gap analysis, verification, comprehensive research
Deep Research Mode
Deep Research is an advanced autonomous research system that conducts comprehensive, multi-stage investigations. Unlike standard chat or plugin tools, Deep Research runs a full research workflow with progress tracking.
How to Activate
Look for the Deep Research selector in the Auspex header
Choose a research mode:
Off: Standard chat mode (default)
Internal: Research using only your internal database
Hybrid: Combine internal database + external web sources
External: Research using external web sources only
When Deep Research is active:
The send button changes to "Start Deep Research"
Your query triggers the full 4-stage workflow
The 4-Stage Workflow
Deep Research executes these stages automatically:
Stage 1: Planning (10% of process)
Analyzes your research question
Creates research objectives
Develops search strategy
Outlines report structure
Stage 2: Searching (40% of process)
Executes multiple search queries
Applies diversity filtering (avoids duplicate sources)
Filters for credibility
Tracks internal vs. external sources
Stage 3: Synthesis (30% of process)
Analyzes all findings
Resolves contradictions between sources
Assesses confidence levels
Groups related insights
Stage 4: Writing (20% of process)
Produces professional research report
Includes citations for all claims
Adds credibility assessment
Formats with clear sections
Progress Tracking
During Deep Research, you'll see:
Stage indicator: Which stage is currently running
Progress bar: Overall completion percentage
Live updates: Real-time status messages
Source count: Internal vs. external sources used
Output Format
Deep Research produces a comprehensive report with:
Executive Summary: Key findings at a glance
Research Objectives: What was investigated
Detailed Findings: Section-by-section analysis
Source Analysis: Credibility and diversity assessment
Confidence Assessment: How reliable the conclusions are
Full Citations: Every claim linked to sources
When to Use Deep Research
Complex, multi-faceted questions
Simple, direct questions
Need comprehensive coverage
Need quick answers
Preparing formal reports
Casual exploration
Require credibility assessment
Trust your sources
Time is not critical
Need immediate response
Deep Research Tips
Be specific: "Analyze the impact of AI regulation on European startups in 2024" > "AI regulation"
Allow time: Deep Research takes 2-5 minutes depending on complexity
Use Hybrid mode: Combines the best of internal curation + external breadth
Check source balance: Review internal vs. external source counts
Tips & Best Practices
Query Formulation
Be Specific: "AI regulation in Europe last 7 days" > "AI news"
Include Timeframes: "this week", "past month", "recent"
Name Entities: Mention specific companies, people, countries
State Your Goal: "for executive briefing" or "for risk assessment"
Tool Selection
Newsletters: For regular stakeholder updates
Sentiment: When you need to gauge perception
Partisan: When political framing matters
Future Impact: For strategic planning
External Research: When internal data may have gaps
Maximizing Quality
Larger Sample Size: More articles = more comprehensive analysis
Better Models: GPT-4.1 > GPT-4o-mini for complex analysis
Organizational Profile: Set up your profile for contextualized insights
Follow-Up Questions: Drill down on interesting findings
Citation Verification
All analysis includes clickable source links
Click through to verify claims
Note source diversity (single source vs. multiple)
Check publication dates for recency
Configuration
Tools Configuration
Click the wrench icon to enable/disable specific tools:
Database Tools:
Get Topic Articles
Semantic Search & Analysis
Keyword Search
Follow-up Query
Analysis Tools:
Sentiment Trends Analysis
Category Analysis
Real-time News Search
Sample Size Modes
Auto
System chooses based on query
General use
Balanced
Moderate article count
Daily research
Comprehensive
Maximum coverage
Deep analysis
Focused
Fewer, most relevant
Quick answers
Custom
Set exact count (10-500)
Specific needs
Organizational Profile
For contextualized analysis:
Go to Settings → Organizational Profiles
Create profile with your organization's focus
Select profile when starting Auspex chat
Analysis will be tailored to your context
Troubleshooting
No results returned
Check topic selection (does topic have articles?)
Try broader search terms
Verify date range includes recent articles
Check if tools are enabled in configuration
Tool not triggering
Use explicit trigger words (see badge descriptions above)
Click the badge directly instead of typing
Check if required API keys are configured (for web search)
Slow responses
Reduce sample size / article limit
Use faster model (GPT-4o-mini vs GPT-4.1)
Check network connection
Large analyses (300+ articles) take longer
Missing citations/URLs
This is an LLM behavior issue
Tools are configured to require URLs
Try regenerating the analysis
Report persistent issues
Chat history not loading
Refresh the page
Check if cookies are enabled
Clear browser cache if persistent
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