OpenAI's Deep Research: Academic Papers in Minutes?

OpenAI recently released Deep Research, a tool designed to produce in-depth research papers within minutes. Academics are praising its capabilities; Ethan Mollick of the University of Pennsylvania calls it incredibly fruitful. Some economists believe papers generated by Deep Research are publishable in B-level journals. Tyler Cowen of George Mason University even compares it to having a top-tier PhD research assistant. The tool has sparked debate, highlighting AI's potential in academic research.