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Discover how OpenAI's ChatGPT Deep Research agent transforms research by autonomously gathering and synthesizing information in minutes.

How OpenAI’s new ChatGPT agent can do the research for you - access it here

OpenAI’s introduction of the Deep Research agent in ChatGPT marks a significant advancement in AI capabilities, offering users a tool that can autonomously conduct comprehensive research. This feature, powered by an optimized version of OpenAI’s o3 model, excels in multi-step research processes by gathering and synthesizing information from the web into detailed reports in a matter of minutes, a task conventionally demanding hours from a human researcher. Deep Research is particularly beneficial for professions that require intensive knowledge work, like finance and engineering, as it can efficiently locate niche information through myriad online resources. However, OpenAI cautions users to verify the generated information, as the agent may, albeit at a lower rate than previous models, hallucinate facts or make incorrect inferences. Initially available to ChatGPT Pro users, Deep Research will be extended to other subscription tiers, reflecting OpenAI’s phased rollout strategy. The tool’s performance, notably surpassing other AI models in benchmark tests, demonstrates its potential to redefine digital research capabilities. Despite its high utility, OpenAI highlights the necessity of human oversight, especially in discerning authoritative information.

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