Sam Altman calls OpenAI's new AI Agent as a superpower
Deep Research: This launch has come at a time when the Chinese AI model, DeepSeek, is in the news due to its advanced technology and low cost. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also praised DeepSeek but promised that OpenAI is going to bring an even better model.
Last week OpenAI launched the operator and now they have launched its next AI agent Deep Research. Talking about the agent, it is designed to do detailed research through its chatbot ChatGPT. According to OpenAI, this agent is powered by OpenAI o3 optimized for web browsing and Python analysis and deeply browses text, images, and PDFs on the Internet with intelligent reasoning.
OpenAI explained in its blog post, "Deep Research is designed for those who do deep knowledge work in fields such as finance, science, policy and engineering and who need comprehensive and reliable research." Moreover, it is also useful for consumers who want highly personalized shopping recommendations and for whom careful research is necessary.
OpenAI VP Engineer Srinivas Narayanan explains that this new model is "a new way to perform complex knowledge tasks using AI". He said that deep research is like getting advice from an expert. It aims to save hours of research done by humans and minimize the tasks.
In ChatGPT, simply select "Deep Research" in the message composer and enter your query. No matter what you need just tell ChatGPT, whether you need a competitive analysis of streaming platforms or a personalized report on the best commuter bikes. You can also attach files or spreadsheets for reference.
Once you have placed your request, a pop-out will appear with a view of actions taken during processing and sources drawn upon. OpenAI estimates that its AI agent will take between 5 and 30 minutes, depending on complexity. After completing its search, a message will inform the user, and one can attend to one's work in the meantime.
The main differentiation is that the Operator is for routine web browsing work including form-filling, grocery shopping, and meme creation but not for in-depth research. Deep Research is a function of thinking capabilities and can go through humans' work and life-related issues. However, both agents mark a big step towards OpenAI's long-term goal of developing AGI (Artificial General Intelligence).
