8 Ways to Use ChatGPT's Deep Research Tool

Knowing how to get the most out of ChatGPT's Deep Research tool  will take your project to the next level, and there are some helpful tips to help you do just that.

1. Sourcing for the project

Finding the right source for your project used to be time-consuming. You'd spend hours on Google Search, Amazon, and Quora. Today, ChatGPT 's Deep Research tool makes it much easier to find the source you're looking for. You can specify what you want, asking the software to discover books, academic papers, documentaries, and more.

 

Once you have this information, you can explore each source further. Not all of them will be relevant, but you often find gems that would otherwise take longer to discover. This, combined with using ChatGPT as a tutor, can accelerate the success of your project.

2. Explore statistics

Sometimes, finding relevant statistics on Google can be a challenge. You often find articles titled '2025 updated' that include outdated statistics from before 2020. For years, people have been looking for alternatives to researching statistics, and ChatGPT's Deep Research tool has been helpful in this regard.

 

Always cross-reference for accuracy and keep your stats up to date. However, this is much easier when you have a framework than starting from scratch.

3. Research the market and discover trends

While it's not a great idea to let AI handle creative branding, it can be useful for market research. You can occasionally use the Deep Research feature to understand what's going on in industries and areas of interest.

ChatGPT aggregates resources from all over the web in one place. You can then read through them and determine what information is useful. If needed, you can research further.

Just like when using Deep Research for statistics, you should cross-reference to make sure the information you see is accurate.

4. Research recommendations on diet

People who are new to fitness spend hours browsing forums looking for information on what to eat. Thankfully, times have changed and now you can easily find good recommendations.

However, people still want an easier way to compile this information and make their own choices. The regular ChatGPT (and custom GPT) is a great starting point, but Deep Research is better because it is more specific.

 

You can ask ChatGPT to find specific information according to your needs.

5. Shopping recommendations

While you shouldn't rely solely on Deep Research for shopping advice, it's a useful first point of contact. You get comprehensive information about your options, with images, key features, and source links.

If you see something you like, you can click on the source and learn more. Then you go to the product website and decide if you want to buy it.

In addition to ChatGPT, the article recommends Perplexity as an alternative to Amazon Rufus. You can also try this app to find shopping suggestions on different websites and it works well.

6. Compare prices

Once people find an item they want, they look for the best deal. Price is an important factor, but shipping costs and delivery times should also be considered. To find the original cost of an item, you can sometimes use ChatGPT's Deep Research tool.

 

ChatGPT uses parameters like size as a filter. It then crawls the web to find listings that match those parameters. Once it has all this information, it selects your favorite options.

Use this tactic when researching items listed on multiple websites.

7. Learn words in different languages

For language learners, the traditional method of learning involves buying textbooks and memorizing them. They also use language learning apps like Babbel. While many still incorporate both methods into their strategies, ChatGPT's Deep Research tool adds another dimension.

Sometimes people want to learn words and phrases that aren't in their textbooks. For example, slang can be a good way to expand your vocabulary after learning the basics. While you can naturally learn this by living somewhere, it's nice to have an idea beforehand.

With ChatGPT's Deep Research tool, you can filter for specific contexts. For example, what you see in some language learning textbooks is often too formal for everyday life. In these situations, it's easy to ask ChatGPT to provide more common expressions.

You should use Deep Research if you need to go deeper and want to learn more words or phrases. Otherwise, the regular version of ChatGPT is good enough for many people.

8. Book and Reading Suggestions

Many people spend a lot of their free time reading and are always looking for new recommendations. Deep Research is a great way to find a wide range of titles on any topic that interests you. You'll also enjoy getting summaries of each book recommended to you.

Sometimes you can use Deep Research to pre-plan the books you want to read. Then, when it's time to buy a book, you can review the recommendations in the conversation. Additionally, you can use the titles from this conversation to see if you can maximize your free book reading (for example, by going to the library).

While it takes longer than many AI tools to source information, ChatGPT's Deep Research tool is a worthy option. It's great for discovering new sources, finding statistics, and improving many areas of your life.