<p>OpenAI has unveiled a new research tool that can pull information from the web for you and summarize it into detailed reports — supposedly "at the level of a research analyst." Naturally, major caveats to follow. Called "Deep Research," the tool is a type of AI agent, an industry term used to describe models that can perform tasks on your behalf by interacting with its virtual environment. OpenAI released its first AI agent, Operator, only last month, showcasing its ability to shop for groceries and make reservations online. Catering towards higher-brow ambitions, OpenAI has built Deep Research for "intensive knowledge […]</p>