Hold onto your hats, folks—OpenAI just unleashed something pretty slick. ďż˝ (Yeah, that’s a rocket, but let’s pretend it’s a sleek, fast-moving train of innovation.) They’ve introduced a ‘lightweight’ version of their ChatGPT deep research tool, and it’s a game-changer. Now rolling out to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users, with free users getting a sneak peek starting today. This isn’t just any update; it’s powered by the o4-mini model, which means it packs the same punch in research quality but in a more snackable size. And because it’s cheaper to run? Those usage limits are getting a serious bump. 🎉 (Cue the confetti.)
But here’s the kicker: hit the wall with the original deep research, and this lightweight version slides in like a backup dancer—smooth and without missing a beat. No more abrupt stops when you’re knee-deep in data. And for the Enterprise and education crowd, circle next week on your calendars. đź“… You’re up next, with access that mirrors the Team users’ generous limits. (Because sharing is caring, right?)
In this high-stakes poker game of AI research tools—with Google’s Gemini, Microsoft’s Copilot, and xAI’s Grok all in—OpenAI just went all in. Their latest move? Reasoning AI models that don’t just spit out info but think it through and fact-check themselves. The race is officially on to deliver the deepest dives into research without making your wallet weep. đź’ˇ (Because who doesn’t love a good bargain?)
