OpenAI’s ‘Deeper Seeker’ Research

Sector 6 The Daily Newsletter of AIM February 4, 2025 ∙ 3 min read ∙ Visit AIM Hey there! What's with the obsession with 'deep' research? Google has, well, Deep Research and DeepMind, China has DeepSeek, and now OpenAI has launched 'deep research'. Your AI Memelord, Mohit Pandey, will unravel the deep mystery with a deep dive into this phenomenon. When China's DeepSeek took the world by storm, OpenAI had to dive deep into research to develop a competitive tool. That's what it did. In a live session, an OpenAI research team announced the launch of an agent that can automatically do some really in-depth research for you. They call it deep research. When using an optimised version of OpenAI's upcoming o3 model, select deep research in ChatGPT's input tab. This will give you specialised answers using web browsing and data analysis. The tool can interpret and synthesise information from text, images, and PDFs, adjusting its approach based on newly discovered insights. During the live stream and feature demo, a cheeky ChatGPT message appeared on the history bar: "Is Deeper Seeker a good name?" OpenAI doesn't miss a chance, does it? The feature is intended for users in finance, science, policy, and engineering, as well as consumers conducting in-depth research on major purchases.  At the launch, OpenAI chief Sam Altman said, "This is like a superpower—experts on demand! It can use the internet, conduct complex research and reasoning, and give you back a report. It is really good and can do tasks that would take hours or days and cost hundreds of dollars." Interestingly, OpenAI's tool shares not only the name but also other similarities with Google Deep Research, launched last year. Besides, Perplexity AI also performs the same task when multiple complex questions are asked.  Read the full story here. India is Also Going 'Deep' During her Budget speech, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the DeepTech Fund of Funds for R&D and research, which includes INR 20,000 crore investment for private sector innovation. The government has also sanctioned INR 2,000 crore for IndiaAI Mission, calling for proposals to build homegrown LMMs, LLMs, and SLMs, ensuring AI that is 'deeply rooted' in India's languages and culture. Meanwhile, DeepSeek is everywhere. DeepSeek's AI assistant has become the most downloaded mobile app worldwide, with India leading the surge in new users, accounting for 15.6% of the total downloads since its launch earlier in January.  This comes in the backdrop of Altman's visit to Tokyo to meet SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, just a few days before his expected visit to India.  Meanwhile, while speaking with Altman in Tokyo, Son joked that AI, even as it develops the ability to understand emotions, will not pose a threat to humanity because it does not feed on proteins! Why GCCs Love Manyata Tech Park? It comes as no surprise that Bengaluru is home to over 30 IT parks, each playing a pivotal role in shaping India's tech landscape. Among these, north Bengaluru's Manyata Tech Park stands out as the most sought-after destination for GCCs.  The campus houses over 50 multinational companies, including IBM, Target, Philips, Fidelity, and Nokia, and supports a daily workforce of over 1.50 lakh employees. Its strategic location—just 25 km from Kempegowda International Airport—makes it ideal for global operations. Enjoy the full story here.  Here's How Bengaluru Reacted to the Union Budget 2025! With the announcement of the Union Budget 2025, especially the relief to those with salaries up to INR 12 lakh, the youth of Bengaluru had interesting perspectives to share. Check out the video! Your daily dose of AI insights Eager to navigate the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence and analytics? The key isn't just knowing what's new—it's immersing yourself in the community that's shaping tomorrow. ··· Enhance your expertise every day with the Sector 6 newsletter from AIM Media House.   Explore More with AIM: Conference Calendar: Discover our upcoming events and conferences here. AIM Research: Stay ahead with the latest industry research at AIM Research. AIM TV: Watch expert interviews and discussions on our YouTube channel. Corporate AI Trainings: Elevate your team's skills with our AI training programs. AI Hackathons: Test your skills on our MachineHack platform. Best Firm Certification: Learn about our Best Firm certification. Councils: Join the conversation with industry leaders at AIM Councils. Brand Collaborations: Partner with us to amplify your brand. Advertise with us. Podcast: Tune into The Hot Seat for in-depth chats with AI pioneers on YouTube.   Edited and produced by the AIM Editorial Team   For Brand Collaborations, write to us at info@aimmediahouse.com You received this email because you signed up to the updates from AIM. Click here to unsubscribe if you do not want to receive emails from us.