Google just changed how developers do research. On April 21, 2026, they launched Deep Research Max. It runs on Gemini 3.1 Pro and is not just another chatbot upgrade. This is an autonomous AI research agent. It plans, searches, reads, reasons, and writes, all from a single API call. By the end, you get a fully cited report back. If you build AI apps, this guide is for you. You’ll understand how it works, set it up, and run your first research task today. Table of contents What is Deep Research Max? What is the difference between Deep Research and Deep Research Max? How does Deep Research Max work? Getting Started with Deep Research Max Task 1: Your First Research Task Task 2: Generating Native Visualizations Production Best Practices Is Deep Research Max worth using? Frequently Asked Questions What is Deep Research Max? Deep Research Max operates as a research analyst that functions through an application programming interface.…