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ChatGPT ‘Deep Research’ agent: OpenAI’s answer to DeepSeek’s rise?
The OpenAI Deep Research agent demonstrates greater accuracy than DeepSeek R1 in humanity’s last test.
AI is the current hot topic in tech. After significant attention on the Chinese startup DeepSeek, all the big AI companies are making their presence known.
ChatGPT, a leader in AI, faces tough competition from DeepSeek. Now, ChatGPT is responding to the DeepSeek
buzz by introducing its new AI Agent, “Deep Research.” This gives
users more control and the ability to get research reports on complex topics in
just minutes.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the feature on X (formerly
Twitter), describing it as “like a superpower; experts on
demand!” This suggests OpenAI is
targeting professionals across various industries who need research support but
may lack the time or resources to conduct extensive investigations
themselves. The promise of rapid results
is central to Altman’s statement.
This new model is particularly relevant for professionals in
fields like finance, science, policy, and engineering, where high-quality
research is essential. Users can
initiate a report by clicking the “Deep Research” button alongside
the search button before submitting a prompt to ChatGPT. Within 5 to 30 minutes, the AI agent delivers
a comprehensive summary and citations, clearly indicating the sources of
information rather than simply fabricating it.
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This move by OpenAI is both strategic and timely. In December, Google launched a deep research
feature for Gemini, albeit limited to Gemini Advanced users. Google also
recently unveiled Gemini Flash 2.0, boasting improved speed and accuracy. Mirroring its competitors, OpenAI’s Deep
Research Agent is initially available to Pro users, with a limit of 100 queries
per month. Access for Enterprise Team and Plus users will follow shortly.
OpenAI has presented data suggesting that ChatGPT’s Access
model is notably faster and more accurate than the competition. They claim a 26.6% accuracy rate on the
Humanity’s Last Exam test, significantly outperforming DeepSeek’s R1 at 9.4%,
and even surpassing its own GPT-4 at 3.3% and OpenAI’s o3-mini (high) at
13.0%.
The Future of AI Dominance
Whether ChatGPT will maintain its AI dominance remains to be
seen. The introduction of Deep Research
intensifies the ongoing competition.
Ultimately, user satisfaction and the ability to effectively solve
real-world problems will be the deciding factors in this race. The AI landscape continues to evolve rapidly,
and the next breakthrough is always just around the corner.
