ChatGPT Launches ‘Deep Research’ Tool to Compete with Chinese Firm DeepSeek: A Game Changer for Students and Researchers

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek had previously shaken up the U.S. market, including ChatGPT, with its advancements. In response, OpenAI has made a significant upgrade to its tools, particularly ChatGPT, which will now make many tasks much easier.

ChatGPT has introduced a new ‘Deep Research’ tool designed to help users tackle complex web-based tasks with ease. The tool is expected to allow users to complete multiple tasks in just a short time. Let’s dive deeper into what this new tool is all about.

Today we are launching our next agent capable of doing work for you independently—deep research.

Give it a prompt and ChatGPT will find, analyze & synthesize hundreds of online sources to create a comprehensive report in tens of minutes vs what would take a human many hours. pic.twitter.com/03PPi4cdqi

— OpenAI (@OpenAI) February 3, 2025

What is Deep Research? 

Deep Research is a new AI agent from OpenAI, launched last month after the introduction of ‘OpenAI for Enterprise-Related Tasks.’ It operates on OpenAI’s latest O3 reasoning model.

This tool could serve as an excellent alternative for web browsing and data analysis. OpenAI claims that this new AI agent can search for text, images, and PDFs on the internet to build large reports and comprehend them.

How Does It Work? 

The Deep Research tool works by providing users with a prompt, which could be a question or a request. After receiving the prompt, the tool will search the internet for information and deliver detailed feedback to the user. This feedback can include text, images, and videos.

What Are the Benefits? 

There are several advantages to using the Deep Research tool. First, it can assist users in completing complex and multiple online tasks. It will help users quickly and easily find research-based information. Additionally, it can aid in understanding and analyzing the information. The tool provides data in not just text but also images, videos, and tables, making comprehension much easier.

A ‘Game Changer’ for Students and Researchers 

The Deep Research tool is expected to be a game changer for students, researchers, and professionals. Users can easily leverage this tool for their needs. OpenAI believes that it can significantly change the way users interact with online information and enhance communication in research.