OpenAI launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool on Sunday called "deep research", which it said conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks.

The tool, called Deep Research, arrives days after OpenAI released another one, which shops for groceries and books restaurant reservations.

US tech giant OpenAI on Monday unveiled a ChatGPT tool called "deep research" ahead of high-level meetings in Tokyo, as China's DeepSeek chatbot heats up competition in the AI field. Artificial intelligence newcomer DeepSeek has sent Silicon Valley into a frenzy,

TOKYO (Reuters) -SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son said on Monday he has agreed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to set up a joint venture in Japan to offer artificial intelligence services to corporate customers.

SoftBank Group Corp.’s founder Masayoshi Son is taking the stage in Tokyo on Monday with Open AI chief Sam Altman, part of a global push to spur investment in AI-supporting infrastructure.

On the heels of DeepSeek R1, the latest model from OpenAI promises more advanced capabilities at a cheaper price.

OpenAI has now launched its latest o3-mini AI model to users on all ChatGPT plans, including the free tier. The new model brings with it improved reasoning capabilities, especially in math, coding, and science.