Do you have enough to spend hours compiling information for a report, a file or even a simple synthesis? Good news: Chatgpt has just deployed a feature capable of saving you a lot of time … and it is now available for free. His name? In -depth research. We tested it, we explain everything to you.
A new generation of digital assistants
Until now, artificial intelligence has been used above all to write texts, translate or generate code. But the next step is the agents IA : tools capable of performing complex actions for you, such as rummaging through the web, sorting sources, and producing a clear, structured relationship, with supporting references. A kind of search assistant who works for you while you empty your mailbox or sip a coffee.
This is exactly what this famous research in -depth, which is based on a lightened version of O4-mini modeldeveloped by Openai. And this is what allows the tool to be integrated into the free version of Chatgpt, without sacrificing the quality of the result.
How does it work?
It is quite stunning: just formulate a specific request-for example “Make me an inventory of energy transition policies in Europe in 2024”-then click on the button “In -depth research” which appears under the input bar. The AI then goes to work, by going to consult several reliable sources and by compiling information in a synthetic report.
During this time, you can see live what the agent does: the sites he explores, the intermediate questions he is asking, the stages of his reflection. It’s a bit like you had a super effective trainee … but in 100 % autonomous version.
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Considerable time saving, but to be used method
This new tool is particularly useful for those who must deal dense information : journalists, students, analysts, or even entrepreneurs in the market study phase. One of my colleagues, for example, used it to summarize on agricultural innovations in Africa for a report: “I won at least 3 hours,” he admitted.
And even if the tool is impressive, some precautions are essential. Always check the sourcesas organisms remind you of Factual AFP or The decodex of the world. Fortunately, each report generated by the AI posted links to articles usedwhich makes verification much faster.
What are the limits?
And at functionality is accessible for free, it is not unlimited. On the free chatgpt version, users can use it Up to 5 times a month. A reasonable limit for punctual use, but which could quickly be reached by the biggest data consumers.
Another point to note: the answers generated in this light version are sometimes shorter than those offered to subscribers. But they remain very structured, with a level of clarity that makes the difference.
With this novelty, Chatgpt is closer to the role of an intelligent personal assistantable to seek, synthesize, and even reference for you. A tool that will certainly become essential for many users … provided you use it well. And you have already tested this Autonomous research by AI ?
