OpenAI is making waves again. The company announced that it is rolling out its advanced web browsing agent, Deep Research, to all paying ChatGPT users. Previously, this powerful research tool was only available to ChatGPT Pro users, OpenAI’s premium $200-per-month subscription. Now, subscribers to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu plans can also access Deep Research, though with some limits.
More Users, More Queries
With this expansion, OpenAI is allowing a broader user base to generate in-depth research reports. However, different subscription tiers come with different query limits:
- ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu users: 10 Deep Research queries per month
- ChatGPT Pro users: 120 Deep Research queries per month (up from the initial 100)
The AI Research Race Heats Up
OpenAI is not the only player in the game. Competitors like Google and Perplexity are pushing out similar research tools, each designed to generate long-form, detailed reports from web data. Just last week, Google rolled out its own Deep Research agent to all Gemini Advanced users, increasing competition in the AI research space.
The battle to dominate this niche is intensifying as tech companies work to prove the value of their expensive AI subscriptions. AI research tools are being positioned as key features that justify high subscription costs. But will they be enough to convince users?
Will Deep Research be the Game-Changer We Want?
For users who rely on AI for information gathering, Deep Research could be a major time-saver. Instead of manually combing through sources, they can receive structured, detailed reports within seconds. But OpenAI is still cautious about its implementation.
The company acknowledges that more testing is needed, particularly around how these AI agents influence user decisions. With concerns about AI-generated misinformation and persuasive bias, OpenAI will need to refine Deep Research to ensure accuracy and neutrality.
Why This Matters
If you’re a paying ChatGPT user, this update could significantly enhance your experience. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or business professional, Deep Research offers a new way to quickly compile information. However, with a limited number of queries per month, users will need to use the tool strategically.
