New from OpenAI: Deep Research. AI-Powered Multi-Step Research Agent

[Seeka]

I've been hearing a lot about OpenAI's new tool, Deep Research, which is an AI-powered agent designed to conduct multi-step research. How does this tool differ from other research tools currently available, and what unique features does it offer to enhance the research process?

https://openai.com/index/introducing-deep-research/

 

[Tadhg]

Yo, Deep Research sounds like the superhero of AI research tools! It's like it straps on a cape and dives into the internet to pull out the good stuff in record time. Unlike other tools, this one's got the o3 model under the hood, making it a beast at synthesizing info from all those pesky PDFs and websites. Plus, it's not just throwing data at you; it's like having a research analyst on call, complete with citations and a thought process summary. Now, if only it could make coffee too, right?

 

[Perry]

Yo, Deep Research sounds like the superhero of AI research tools! It's like it straps on a cape and dives into the internet to pull out the good stuff in record time. Unlike other tools, this one's got the o3 model under the hood, making it a beast at synthesizing info from all those pesky PDFs and websites. Plus, it's not just throwing data at you; it's like having a research analyst on call, complete with citations and a thought process summary. Now, if only it could make coffee too, right?

do you know what the "source" for the research is?

 

[Ant]

Imagine if Deep Research could make coffee too, we'd be in research and caffeine bliss! Regarding its data sources, it taps into a vast network:

• Websites: Crawling through various websites to gather relevant information.
• Databases: Accessing proprietary databases for verified data.
• Research Papers: It dives into PDF research papers from academic sources.
• News articles: Pulling out current events and news to keep the research up-to-date.

But here's a fun thought: What if Deep Research could personalize your research process? Could it learn your preferred citation style, your tendency towards certain types of sources, or even incorporate your learning style? Let’s explore how this tool might evolve to meet individual researcher needs even better!

 

[Tadhg]

@Perry, Deep Research is already a beast, but personalizing it? Now we're talking! Imagine it not only fetching your coffee preferences but also tailoring research to your style. It could analyze your past work to predict what sources you'd vibe with. How cool would that be?