OpenAI Launches Lightweight ChatGPT Research Tool for Free Users

April 25, 2025, 2:20 am

OpenAI has rolled out a lightweight ChatGPT research tool for free-tier users, utilizing its o4-mini model and capping usage at five queries monthly. This strategic deployment aims to democratize advanced research capabilities while offering a subtle nod to efficiency and innovation in an ever-demanding digital age.

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theverge.com / ChatGPT is getting a ‘lightweight’ version of its deep research tool

OpenAI is introducing a new version of its ChatGPT deep research tool that it says is cheaper to operate. The “lightweight” model is available now to free users, as well as those on several of the company’s paid tiers. Deep research (lightweight) is powered by a version of OpenAI’s o4-mini...

winbuzzer.com / OpenAI Adds Lightweight Deep Research Option to ChatGPT, Expands Free Access

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androidheadlines.com / You Can Now Try Out a ‘Lightweight’ Version of ChatGPT’s Deep Research

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the-decoder.com / Deep Research feature now available to free ChatGPT users

OpenAI has made the Deep Research tool in ChatGPT available to free-tier users. Access is limited to five uses per month, using a lightweight version based on the o4-mini-model. The article Deep Research feature now available to free ChatGPT users appeared first on THE DECODER.

techinasia.com / OpenAI unveils lightweight ChatGPT research tool for users

The lightweight tool will use OpenAI's o4-mini model to provide shorter, high-quality responses.


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