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The Challenge: AI vs. AI Research Faceoff
We gave both models the same prompt:
“Research the 2025 US tariffs on Mexico and China. Write a report on how they will impact D2C online sellers.”
The results? Surprisingly different.
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Step 1: How They Approach Research
DeepSeek – Jumps Right In
• Immediately starts compiling results
• Doesn’t ask for any clarification or additional context
ChatGPT Deep Research – Methodical & Thoughtful
• Asks clarifying questions to better understand the scope
• Defines the structure of the research before diving in
🔹 Takeaway: Asking the right questions leads to better answers.
🏆 Winner: ChatGPT Deep Research – Context matters.
Step 2: Research Depth & Accuracy
DeepSeek – Struggled with Up-to-Date Information
• Couldn’t locate relevant 2025 tariff details
• Instead, created a “hypothetical scenario”
ChatGPT Deep Research – Delivered Real, Timely Insights
• Located and cited accurate data
• Organized the information into clear, well-explained insights
🏆 Winner: ChatGPT Deep Research – Better research = better answers.
Step 3: Credibility & Citations
DeepSeek – No Citations Provided
• Presented conclusions without linking to any sources
• Encountered search issues that limited results
ChatGPT Deep Research – Fully Referenced Work
• Cited sources in-line and at the end
• Clearly supported every claim with verifiable references
🏆 Winner: ChatGPT Deep Research – Trust comes from transparency.
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Winner: ChatGPT Deep Research
DeepSeek’s approach feels more like a basic AI search assistant, while ChatGPT’s Deep Research functions like a true research analyst.
However, ChatGPT's Deep Research outperforms DeepSeek for tasks requiring depth, accuracy, and structured reasoning.
Shout out to Anish for the above article.
Feature | DeepSeek | ChatGPT Deep Research |
|---|---|---|
Research Approach | ❌ Starts immediately, no context | ✅ Gathers context before researching |
Depth of Information | ❌ Surface-level, lacks details | ✅ Well-explained, comprehensive |
Accuracy | ❌ Struggled with current info | ✅ Found and applied real data |
Citations | ❌ No sources included | ✅ Clear, verifiable citations |
This is just the beginning. AI models are evolving rapidly, and what works best today may not be the winner tomorrow.
One thing is clear: the AI research wars are just getting started.
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The race is on.
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