Separate retrieval from synthesis
Measure whether the right sources are found before measuring the quality of a generated answer. A strong answer can hide weak retrieval, and a useful source list still needs interpretation.
Keep the comparison reproducible
Use the same dated question set and input constraints. Record retries, source coverage, final-answer correctness and total task cost. Exa is a third-party search product; this page does not report a new live comparison or a GoCux benchmark.
A practical starting point
Research with traceable evidence. These steps describe the GoCux workflow and its permission boundaries.
- Define a research question, the project it belongs to, and the sources that may support the answer. Separate a factual question from the action you might take after reading the result.
- Review the proposed research plan before approving execution. Keep the approved scope stable; a different question deserves a revised plan rather than silent expansion.
- Read each finding alongside its citation and source excerpt. Treat missing evidence as an unresolved question, and keep the final report distinct from any subsequent external action.
What to verify
A useful report connects its conclusions to sources and makes unresolved questions visible. A fluent paragraph alone does not establish that a research task succeeded.
Bring this workflow into your workspace.
Set the scope. Review the evidence. Approve the steps that need it.