Exploiting its updated capabilities, ChatGPT now offers a costless, though restricted, Deeper Inquiry Resource.
Unleash the power of ChatGPT's Deep Research, now available for everyone, even on the free plan! This lightweight version packs a punch somewhere between your regular search and the Pro-style in-depth reports. Here's the scoop on this new feature:
After you've posed your question, ChatGPT will use all its resources – reasoning model, online search integration, and more – to deliver a well-researched, concise response. This process might take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on the complexity of your question. The lightweight version is more casual, perfect for exploring topics, researching investments, or learning about new products.
The Deep Research process
Unlike regular ChatGPT searches, Deep Research works by asking clarifying questions about your prompt. Then, it dives deep, generating detailed reports that are heavily sourced. A single query can take between 5-30 minutes, but don't worry – you can leave the chat and come back later. I've noticed that even simple questions using the free version still take around 4-8 minutes.
During the research process, you can check the progress bar in the chat and see the steps ChatGPT is taking to answer your question. This could include looking at scholarly articles, websites, and more. When the report is ready, you'll find it in a specialized box, and you can share it via a link.
But remember, even though everyone can access ChatGPT Deep Research, usage is still based on your chosen subscription plan. Free users get five lightweight Deep Research queries per month, while Plus and Team plan users get ten queries monthly (using the full-fledged tool and an additional 15 using the lightweight version). Pro users enjoy 125 full queries and 125 lightweight queries every month. Limits reset every 30 days from the start of your Deep Research activity.
How to use Deep Research in ChatGPT
To get started, simply open ChatGPT on the web, click the Deep Research button, enter your prompt, and hit search. The more details you provide, the better your results will be. You can even attach images, documents, or spreadsheets to add more context.
After submitting your query, ChatGPT will come back with clarifying questions. You don't have to answer these, but doing so will help refine your report. If you're okay with a general report, simply say something like "I don't know, do your best."
The lightweight version of Deep Research offers a convenient way to access advanced research capabilities, even without a paid subscription. Give it a try and see what you can discover! Just remember that, as with all information gathered from a Large Language Model, it's a good idea to double-check sources to ensure the data provided is accurate.
- ChatGPT's Deep Research, now available on the free plan, uses its resources, including reasoning model and online search integration, to generate detailed and heavily sourced reports.
- In the Deep Research process, ChatGPT asks clarifying questions about the prompt, dives deep, and generates detailed reports that take between 5-30 minutes.
- During the Deep Research process, users can check the progress bar in the chat and see the steps ChatGPT is taking to answer the question, such as looking at scholarly articles, websites, and more.
- The usage of ChatGPT Deep Research is still based on the chosen subscription plan, with free users getting five lightweight queries per month, while Plus and Team plan users get ten queries monthly.
- To use Deep Research in ChatGPT, users can open ChatGPT on the web, click the Deep Research button, enter their prompt, and hit search, and they can even attach images, documents, or spreadsheets to add more context.
