New: o4-mini Joins the Deep Research Team at ChadGPT
Chad just got a little sharper—and faster.
We’ve officially added OpenAI’s new GPT-o4-mini model to our Deep Research function in ChadGPT. That means you now get access to smarter answers, tighter summaries, and more relevant research… all without slowing down your workflow.
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Why o4-mini?
Because it’s a lightweight powerhouse. It delivers near-GPT-4-level reasoning in a fraction of the time. Perfect for deep dives, market overviews, competitive breakdowns, and all those “wait, what does that actually mean?” moments.
What This Means for You:
- 🔍 Better answers, faster
- 🧠 Smart research without the heavy tech overhead
- 💸 More power, less spend
And yep—it still plays nicely with your projects, your brand voice, and your favorite models like Claude, Gemini, and GPT-4.1.
Deep Research still takes 2-3 minutes to return results.
Give it your toughest assignments, and your patience will be rewarded.
If you’re already using Deep Research in ChadGPT, o4-mini is ready when you are. Just select it from the model dropdown and let it cook.
No buzzwords. No config. Just better research.
Try These Prompts in ChadGPT Deep Research
🧠 Prompt 1: Local Competitor Analysis
Why it works: o4-mini can scan websites, reviews, and local directories quickly, surfacing insights without fluff.
Give me a side-by-side comparison of the top 3 competitors in [your city] for [your type of business], including strengths, weaknesses, pricing strategy, and any unique marketing angles they use.
📈 Prompt 2: Trend Forecasting
Why it works: Great for positioning, planning seasonal offerings, or staying ahead of shifting customer preferences—all with fast, research-backed output.
What are the emerging trends in [your industry] that small businesses should prepare for in the next 6–12 months? Break it down into actionable opportunities with low-cost implementation ideas.
💸 Prompt 3: Customer Pain Point Deep Dive
Why it works: This lets o4-mini mine sentiment and feedback data, translating raw complaints into marketing gold.
Summarize the top frustrations and unmet needs customers have when buying [your product or service type], based on recent reviews, Reddit threads, and Google searches. Suggest messaging or service tweaks I could try.
