OpenAI Rolls Out Deep Research to Paying ChatGPT Users
Introduction
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced the expansion of its Deep Research tool, now available to all paying ChatGPT users. This powerful web browsing agent, which generates detailed research reports, was previously only accessible to the high-end ChatGPT Pro users. However, it is now being made available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu subscribers, opening the doors to a more extensive user base.
What is OpenAI’s Deep Research Tool?
OpenAI’s Deep Research agent is designed to generate comprehensive research reports by browsing the web. It allows users to dive deeper into topics, providing long-form research content that can be beneficial for a variety of uses, from academic work to business insights.
Previously, Deep Research was a feature limited to the ChatGPT Pro plan, which costs $200 per month, but now it’s available to all paying tiers, including ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu users.
Changes in Access and Benefits
Paying ChatGPT Plus subscribers now get access to 10 deep research queries per month, a significant addition for those using ChatGPT for more intensive, research-based tasks. On the other hand, ChatGPT Pro users have seen an increase in their monthly query allowance from 100 to 120 deep research queries.
The tool was first launched as part of the ChatGPT Pro package, but with the rollout to other tiers, OpenAI hopes to offer a more scalable and accessible research tool to a broader audience.
The AI Race: OpenAI vs. Google and Perplexity
The race for deep research tools has heated up, with Google, OpenAI, and Perplexity competing to put their AI-powered research agents in the hands of users. Google rolled out its deep research agent to Gemini Advanced users just last week. Both OpenAI and Google aim to provide users with tools that can generate long-form reports and dive deep into various topics, hoping that this feature will encourage users to upgrade to premium AI subscriptions.
The growth of these tools is part of a larger push by tech companies to make their AI subscriptions more valuable. OpenAI has noted that, while Deep Research is a powerful tool, it still requires further testing to figure out how best to utilize it for convincing users to commit to expensive subscription plans.
Why Deep Research Isn’t on OpenAI’s API Yet
While Deep Research is being made available to paying users, OpenAI has not yet rolled it out to its API platform. This decision likely stems from the need for further refinement and testing, ensuring the feature is robust and can handle a broader range of research topics and queries effectively. Learn more here.
Conclusion
OpenAI’s decision to expand Deep Research to all paying ChatGPT users is a significant move in making high-quality research tools more accessible. With competitors like Google also ramping up their deep research offerings, users can expect a growing set of AI-powered tools to assist with in-depth topic exploration. As these tools evolve, it will be interesting to see how they reshape how we approach research and content creation.
