OpenAI has unveiled Deep Research, a groundbreaking feature within ChatGPT designed to revolutionize how users conduct complex, multi-step research tasks. Initially launched for Pro users on February 2, 2025, Deep Research became available to Plus and Team subscribers on March 12, 2025. Broadening access to this advanced tool.
Deep Research functions as a personal AI research assistant, capable of autonomously searching and analyzing information Using diverse online sources, including the public web, PDFs, and images. This enables it to produce comprehensive, well-documented reports with clear citations. Hence, significantly reducing the time required for in-depth research—from hours to just 5 to 30 minutes.
Key Features of Deep Research:
- In-Depth Analysis: Deep Research excels at performing thorough, multi-step investigations. As a result, making it ideal for professionals in fields. Including fields like finance, science, law, and for anyone requiring detailed and reliable information.
- Comprehensive Documentation: Each report generated includes detailed citations and a transparent breakdown of the reasoning process. Accordingly, allowing users to easily verify the accuracy of the findings.
- Versatility: Whether you’re conducting academic research, performing financial analysis, or making informed consumer decisions, Deep Research adapts to a variety of needs delivering results in an accessible format.
How to Access Deep Research:
Plus and Team subscribers can utilize Deep Research directly within ChatGPT. Simply select the ‘Deep Research’ option when entering your query. And ChatGPT will guide you through the process, from setting up a research plan to delivering a comprehensive report.
The expansion of Deep Research to Plus and Team subscribers marks a significant step in making advanced AI research tools more accessible, empowering a broader audience to conduct thorough and efficient research with ease.
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