When to use ChatGPT Deep Research or Agent Mode🤔

I recently asked the leader of an AI/tech group I'm in 'how people are using ChatGPT Deep Research vs. Agent Mode.' I can't take credit for this explanation, but it's so good I wanted to share it with you.}

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𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵:

The AI takes time to fully understand the problem, the intent of the user, creates a plan, and then goes and executes the plan across hundreds of websites.

-- It goes WIDE to get you what you need.

So when to use deep research:

I use this when I want to know more about a super complex topic. I want differing opinions. etc.,

(eg. "Help me understand the current economic impact of AI and what industries are moving the fastest.")

𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲:

This is all about tools. The AI gets an actual computer to use. Instead of going to websites, summarizing what it can find, and moving on, it literally OPENS THE WEBSITE. Goes page by page to get everything it needs to know.

-- It goes deep.

Use agent mode when you want SUPER SPECIFIC answers that are 100% accurate...

(eg. "I need to know the top chiropractors in the zip code of 12345, and then I want to know when they are open, what services they provide, and the distance from them to the nearest interstate.")

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When to use ChatGPT Deep Research or Agent Mode🤔