OpenAI’s Deep Research tool is now free for all ChatGPT users, with 5 monthly queries powered by the o4-mini model. - Cointelegraph

OpenAI’s Deep Research tool is now free for all ChatGPT users, with 5 monthly queries powered by the o4-mini model. - Cointelegraph

OpenAI has announced a significant enhancement to its ChatGPT service, making its deep research tool available to all users, including those on the free plan. The new offering, powered by the o4-mini model, is designed to provide users with a lightweight yet nearly as capable version of the original deep research tool.

This move comes as OpenAI aims to increase accessibility and usability for its users. The new tool will be available to all ChatGPT users, including those on the free plan, Plus, Team, and Pro subscriptions. According to OpenAI, the lightweight version will allow for higher usage limits, making it more convenient for users to access deep research features.

The company has also announced that if users hit their cap on the full version, the system will automatically switch to the lightweight one. This ensures that users can still access deep research features without interruption, even when their usage exceeds the limits of the full version.

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, confirmed that starting April 30, the legacy GPT-4 model will be phased out of ChatGPT, with GPT-4o becoming the default model for all users. This transition aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of the ChatGPT service.

The introduction of the lightweight deep research tool aligns with OpenAI's strategy to make its advanced AI tools more accessible to a broader audience. This move is likely to attract more users to the platform, especially those who are looking for a cost-effective way to leverage deep research capabilities.

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[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/openai-brings-lightweight-deep-research-tool-to-free-chatgpt-users/articleshow/120613044.cms