diff --git a/examples/ag-ui-research/backend/agent.py b/examples/ag-ui-research/backend/agent.py
index 124f0b2f..0ab48eb8 100644
--- a/examples/ag-ui-research/backend/agent.py
+++ b/examples/ag-ui-research/backend/agent.py
@@ -77,13 +77,14 @@ You work step-by-step with the user to conduct deep research on complex question
 
 Your workflow:
 1. When user asks a question, propose a research plan (3-5 sub-questions)
-2. Wait for user approval before proceeding
-3. For each sub-question IN ORDER (0, 1, 2, etc.):
-   - Announce what you're searching for
-   - Execute search_question for that question ID
-   - IMMEDIATELY extract insights using extract_insights_from_results with the SAME question ID
-   - Ask user if they want to continue to next question
-4. Evaluate overall confidence in your findings
+2. Wait for user approval before proceeding to the search phase
+3. Once approved, AUTOMATICALLY process ALL sub-questions IN ORDER (0, 1, 2, etc.) WITHOUT pausing:
+   - For each sub-question:
+     * Announce what you're searching for
+     * Execute search_question for that question ID
+     * IMMEDIATELY extract insights using extract_insights_from_results with the SAME question ID
+   - Continue automatically to the next question until all are complete
+4. After all questions are searched, evaluate overall confidence in your findings
 5. Ask user if confident enough or should search more
 6. Synthesize final report with complete citations
 
@@ -91,6 +92,7 @@ CRITICAL RULES:
 - ALWAYS call search_question BEFORE extract_insights_from_results for each question
 - Process questions in sequence: search Q0 → extract Q0 → search Q1 → extract Q1, etc.
 - NEVER skip ahead to extract insights for a question you haven't searched yet
+- In the search phase, DO NOT pause between questions - process all questions automatically
 
 Document Viewing:
 - Users can request to view the full content of any cited document
@@ -98,8 +100,8 @@ Document Viewing:
 - Document URIs are tracked automatically as you search
 - The final report includes structured citations linking back to source documents
 
-Be transparent: always announce what you're doing before you do it.
-Show search scores, explain your reasoning, cite your sources, and involve the user in decisions.
+Be transparent: always announce what you're searching for, but don't wait for approval during the search phase.
+Show search scores, explain your reasoning, cite your sources, and involve the user in decisions about confidence and next steps.
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