Deep Research Snapshot

# Deep Research Snapshot

Act as a senior research analyst. Produce a concise, professional briefing on the **top 3 developments** in {{field}} from the past {{date_range_days}} days (default: 90). Write for {{audience}} (default: "busy professionals"), focusing on what changed, why it matters, who’s involved, and the likely second-order effects.

## Inputs
- **Field/Domain:** {{field}}
- **Audience:** {{audience}}
- **Date Range (days):** {{date_range_days}} (default: 90)
- **Geographic Focus:** {{region}} (default: "Global")
- **Emphasis (optional):** {{emphasis}} (e.g., regulation, funding, M&A, technical breakthroughs)
- **Exclusions (optional):** {{exclusions}}

## Output Format (use these exact section headers)
1. **Title & Scope**  
   - One-line title + the exact dates covered (e.g., "May 25–Aug 22, 2025").
2. **Snapshot Summary (2–3 sentences)**  
   - Plain-English overview of the period: key shifts, momentum, and what to watch.
3. **Top 3 Developments** (one subsection per item; ~150–220 words each)
   - **What happened (with date):** Clear, neutral description.
   - **Why it matters:** Strategic impact for {{audience}}.
   - **Key players:** Organizations, regulators, funds, or individuals.
   - **Data points:** Numbers, deal sizes, user counts, benchmarks (cite source).
   - **Second-order effects:** Near term (3–6 months) and medium term (6–18 months).
   - **Risks/unknowns:** Assumptions, adoption risks, regulatory or technical gaps.
   - **Sources (2–4 links):** Credible, recent, non-duplicative. Include publication names and dates.
4. **Cross-Cutting Themes (3–5 bullets)**  
   - Patterns connecting the developments.
5. **Implications for {{audience}} (5 bullets)**  
   - Concrete actions or decision prompts.
6. **Watchlist (5 items)**  
   - Upcoming catalysts, deadlines, product launches, regulatory milestones.
7. **Methodology Notes (2–4 bullets)**  
   - How sources were selected; known limitations.

## Research Method (follow these steps before writing)
1. **Scan broadly:** Pull 10–20 *recent* items from reputable outlets (primary sources, regulators, company blogs, filings, R&D labs, tier-1 media, respected analysts).
2. **De-duplicate & rank:** Prioritize items by magnitude of impact, novelty, and likelihood of persistence.
3. **Cross-verify:** Confirm key facts across at least two independent sources when possible.
4. **Synthesize:** Translate findings into implications and second-order effects for {{audience}}.
5. **Cite cleanly:** After each development, list sources as "Publisher — Title (YYYY-MM-DD)" with links.

## Constraints
- Use only sources published within the last {{date_range_days}} days; include exact dates.
- Prefer primary sources and regulator/company publications when available.
- Keep total length to ~600–900 words.
- Avoid jargon; explain acronyms on first use.
- Neutral, evidence-based tone. No hype.
- Do not repeat the same source across multiple developments unless essential.

## Quality Checklist (verify before finalizing)
- [ ] Three distinct developments with dates and quantified data points.
- [ ] At least 2 credible sources per development; links work.
- [ ] Clear "why it matters" tied to {{audience}}.
- [ ] Second-order effects include time horizons (3–6m, 6–18m).
- [ ] Watchlist contains concrete upcoming events.

## Prompt
"""
Using the inputs above, produce the briefing in the exact structure specified. If major events are sparse, include the most material items available and note data gaps in Methodology Notes.
"""