After AI chatbots, the next step is AI agents. OpenAI, the American company, has launched a new AI agent called “Deep Research.” This tool will be useful for online research, capable of answering complex science questions or even researching the best smartphones in just a few minutes. The tool is designed for people working in fields like finance, policy, science, and engineering, who require deep and reliable research.
How Does It Work?
Powered by OpenAI o3, this tool is designed to conduct detailed research with the help of ChatGPT. It is optimized for web browsing and Python analysis. It can browse through text, images, and PDFs on the internet while using reasoning to gather relevant information. According to Srini Narayanan, Vice President of Engineering at OpenAI, this tool is a new way to use AI, similar to getting expert advice. It aims to reduce tasks and save time for users.
How to Use It?
This service will be a paid feature and can be accessed through ChatGPT. To use it, you need to go to the message composer, select “Deep Research,” and ask your question. The question could be something complex, like a scientific query, or something simple, like getting recommendations for a bike. Users will also have the option to attach files. Once the question is submitted, a sidebar will appear showing what the tool is doing and which sources it is referring to for answers.
Debate About AI Agents
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, believes that AI agents are the next big thing in AI technology. However, Yoshua Bengio, one of the pioneers in the AI field, has raised concerns. He warned that AI agents could lead to destructive consequences if they become super-intelligent. According to him, this could be the most dangerous path for AI development.