OpenAI Unveils Deep Research: AI-Powered Reports in Minutes

On Sunday, February 2, OpenAI introduced Deep Research, a groundbreaking tool designed to revolutionize complex research tasks. Integrated directly into ChatGPT, Deep Research autonomously searches the web, analyzes data, and compiles detailed reports in just 5 to 30 minutes—a process that previously took human researchers hours or even days. Whether you’re conducting business analysis, academic research, or market trend forecasting, this tool is designed to make deep research faster, smarter, and more efficient.

?? How It Works

Using Deep Research is simple:

1. Select "Deep Research" in ChatGPT – After choosing your ChatGPT model, you'll see a Deep Research icon (See example screenshots below.)

2. Provide Your Research Prompt – Enter your question or topic as you would in a standard search.

3. Autonomous Research Begins – Deep Research plans and executes a multi-step process, scouring the web and gathering relevant data.

4. Data Analysis & Synthesis – The tool analyzes information from various sources, including text, images, and PDFs.

5. Report Generation – Deep Research delivers a detailed report with citations, similar to what a human research analyst might produce. It takes in 5-30min depending on complexity of the research.

?? Key Features

• Comprehensive Reports: Generates in-depth, structured reports on a wide range of topics.
• Citations: Provides references for transparency and credibility.
• Multimodal Input: Accepts text, images, PDFs, and spreadsheets for a more dynamic research process.

?? Availability

Currently, Deep Research is exclusive to U.S.-based ChatGPT Pro users, with a monthly limit of 100 queries. OpenAI plans to expand access to other platforms later this month.

?? Real-World Demo

Prompt:

"Analyze how a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, would impact the S&P 500."

?? After submitting the prompt, ChatGPT asked a few clarifying questions before proceeding. Deep Research completed its analysis in just 5 minutes, using insights from 21 sources. Check out the 1min video below for the results Deep Research generated.

Key Insights from the Report:

?? Impact on S&P 500 & VOO – Tariffs will likely slow market growth or trigger modest declines over the next 12 months.

?? Macroeconomic Effects – Examines inflation, interest rates, GDP shifts, and corporate earnings.

?? Historical Comparisons – Analyzes previous tariff impacts on U.S. markets.

?? Investor Sentiment – Highlights key trends in response to trade policy changes.

?? Future Considerations – Key factors to monitor include inflation data, Federal Reserve statements, corporate earnings, and trade negotiations.

(Due to length, full content of the 10-page report aren’t included, but you can generate a similar one by running the prompt yourself!)

For more demonstration of how deep research works, you can watch the following video:

?? Limitations

While Deep Research is powerful, it’s important to cross-check findings:

• Source Reliability – AI may struggle to distinguish between authoritative information and speculation.
• Certainty vs. Uncertainty – Some reports may not always communicate the level of confidence in findings.

?? Who Can Benefit?

• Business Professionals – Generate detailed market research and investment reports.
• Scientists & Researchers – Review literature, find research gaps, and accelerate insights.
• Legal Experts – Gather case law, precedents, and regulations efficiently.

By leveraging Deep Research, professionals can streamline research-intensive tasks, saving time and effort while maintaining depth and accuracy.

Try It Now!

?? Haven’t used Deep Research yet? Try it today—you’ll be blown away! ??