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Update active Deep Research queries in ChatGPT

Demonstration of the new ChatGPT feature that allows users to edit and update deep research queries while they are still in progress.

Learning Timeline
Key Insights

Workflow Efficiency

This feature eliminates the need to cancel ('abandon') and restart long-running queries. You can dynamically adjust scope or add constraints as new ideas occur while the AI is already working.
Prompts

Example Query Modification

Target: ChatGPT Deep Research
Top 50 is enough.
Step by Step

Modifying Active Deep Research Queries

  1. Enable the 'Deep Research' model/feature toggle within the ChatGPT interface.
  2. Input the initial research prompt into the chat field and submit it to begin the session.
  3. Wait for the process to initialize; answer any clarifying questions provided by the system if prompted, or instruct it to proceed.
  4. Observe the active status indicator showing that the research is currently in progress.
  5. Locate and click the 'Update' button that appears near the progress bar while the research is running.
  6. Type the new constraint or modification instruction into the update input field.
  7. Submit the update to immediately alter the ongoing research trajectory without restarting the entire session.

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