What you need to know
- OpenAI announced an update for ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature, which lets users instruct the AI to only pull information for specific sources.
- The update also provides a slight rework to the side menu, adds more connected apps to the AI, and improves the responses for GPT-2.5.
- OpenAI launched ChatGPT Go last month, which has become the AI’s cheapest tier at $8.
OpenAI is doing a little more with ChatGPT this week, as the company rolls out an update that researchers may enjoy.
The company’s latest Release Notes for ChatGPT highlight an update to its “Deep Research” feature (via The Verge). OpenAI states that it’s giving users “greater control” over a report’s accuracy within Deep Research. A YouTube video was published alongside this update, showcasing what users can expect from ChatGPT’s updated research capabilities.
OpenAI touts “expert-level” reports through this enhanced method. After selecting “Deep Research” in a slightly redesigned side menu, users can type in their query as usual. However, OpenAI has added connected apps for users to choose from, as well as an option to focus the AI’s work on specific websites for data.
The video shows the user instructing the AI to only grab information from bea.gov, census.gov, and the like. Additionally, users can add a “follow-up” or an extra set of instructions while the AI is working to fulfill the original request. OpenAI says users can view these “comprehensive” reports directly in ChatGPT. These reports can be viewed in fullscreen.
This update is rolling out already for Pro and Plus users. OpenAI teases that Free and Go users can expect this “in the coming days.”
Chasing research
The Release Notes mention a smaller update for GPT-5.2, which aims to improve its “response style and quality.”
OpenAI unveiled Deep Research early last year, detailing its ability to truly dive into topics for information. While the company claims the feature is “fast,” it was also stated that Deep Research could take anywhere from five to 30 minutes to complete a user’s query, likely depending on the heft of the topic. The announcement paints Deep Research as a creation that mimics a human analyst, diving into online sources for “well-rounded” reports.
ChatGPT Go was OpenAI’s latest subscription tier—it’s cheapest, too. This cheap tier leverages the company’s GPT-5.2 model for speedy response times. This tier provides users with 10x more messages, file uploads, and more over the Free tier.
Android Central’s Take
It seems like Google and OpenAI are trading blows when it comes to “deep research” AI features. We’ve got AI Mode and Gemini‘s enhanced capabilities on one hand, now ChatGPT is coming back with a worthy update of its own. These features are always nice to see, especially when you need to push through heavy text and massive documents. The thing is, that personal touch is still required. To go in and make sure everything truly is factual.
