Overview

• OpenAI is planning to expand its Deep Research feature, an autonomous multi-step research tool, to the free tier of ChatGPT.
• Deep Research is currently available only to ChatGPT's Plus and Pro subscribers, with the Pro tier offering the highest usage limits.
• The rollout to the free tier is expected to include high rate limits to manage server load, reflecting ongoing infrastructure challenges.
• No specific release date has been announced, though OpenAI staff have indicated the expansion is imminent.
• Deep Research, powered by OpenAI’s o3 AI model, is designed for intensive research tasks across fields like finance, science, and policy.