Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

Ep 716: ChatGPT’s new Deep Research Update: 5 Ways You Can Use it Today

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Feb 18, 2026
Breakdown of OpenAI’s Deep Research update and why it matters right now. New visual reports, file uploads during runs, live steering, and a GPT‑5.2 model upgrade are highlighted. Demos show extracting Canva decks, prioritizing site sources, and monitoring research activity. Five practical use cases include memory-powered planning, RAG for company files, competitor deep dives, industry SWOTs, and a follow-up assistant for inbox and calendar.
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INSIGHT

Transparent Research Activity And Sources

  • Deep Research now shows sources used, sources considered, and an activity/chain-of-thought pane for transparency.
  • This visibility improves fact-checking and lets you interrupt or redirect the agent effectively.
ADVICE

Use Legacy For Clarifying Questions

  • If you prefer clarifying questions, run the Legacy Deep Research which prompts follow-ups before starting.
  • Otherwise craft context-heavy prompts beforehand (context stacking) to get better first-pass results.
ANECDOTE

Six-Month Trend Report From Canva And Site

  • Jordan ran Deep Research across six months of his Canva decks and website to synthesize the top 50 AI trends.
  • The agent built a ranked, slide-ready report cross-referenced with sources and visuals.
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