
OpenAI has unveiled a new AI tool aimed at assisting with research, just as DeepSeek—a fast-growing Chinese AI company known for its cost-effective, high-performance technology—gained attention with its R1 chatbot.
On 2nd February, OpenAI released Deep Research, an AI tool designed to tackle complex research tasks by conducting multi-stage internet searches. It operates on a specialised version of OpenAI's upcoming o3 model, fine-tuned for web browsing and data analysis.