Deep Research Agent

What is Deep Research Agent?

Deep Research is an AI agent developed by OpenAI that autonomously conducts complex, multi-step internet research. It gathers information from various online sources, analyzes data, and produces comprehensive, fully cited reports on par with expert analysts. The tool operates independently for 5 to 30 minutes, adapting its approach in real-time as it collects information

Key features

• Autonomous web browsing and data collection
• Multi-source information synthesis
• Generation of fully cited reports
• Real-time adaptation to new information
• Integration of text, images, and PDFs in research
• Ability to process user-uploaded files and spreadsheets
• Sidebar display of research process and sources

Use cases

• Financial analysis and market research
• Scientific literature reviews
• Policy research and analysis
• Engineering problem-solving
• High-ticket item purchase research (e.g., cars, appliances)
• Complex information gathering for various industries