# Show Activity and Thinking

This feature displays intermediate steps or background actions performed by the AI while it processes a request. For example, users can see when the system is analyzing a query, fetching data from multiple sources, or reasoning through multi-step instructions. It helps users understand how the AI arrives at its conclusions and provides reassurance that the model is actively working on their request.

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Currently, **Show Activity and Thinking** is available in several features including **AI Agent**, **Deep Research**, and **Web Search,** where it reveals activities such as retrieving documents, summarizing results, or planning next actions.

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