ChatGPT Deep Research + Microsoft 365

For Microsoft 365 users, accessing and analyzing internal documents often involves manual searches or third-party tools. Now, with ChatGPT's Deep Research integration, you can query your OneDrive and SharePoint files directly within ChatGPT, streamlining your workflow and enhancing productivity.

Feature Highlight: Deep Research Integration with Microsoft 365

What it is

ChatGPT's Deep Research is an AI-powered tool designed to synthesize information from various sources, including online content and now, with this update, from your organization's OneDrive and SharePoint files. Once connected, ChatGPT can access and analyze files in real-time, providing detailed, cited responses based on the content of these documents.

Why it matters

For Microsoft 365 customers, this integration offers several benefits:

• Streamlined Workflow: Eliminates the need to switch between platforms for document analysis.

• Enhanced Productivity: Quickly extract insights from internal documents without manual searches.

• Data Security: Files remain within your Microsoft 365 environment, maintaining compliance and security standards.

• Cost Efficiency: Reduces reliance on third-party tools, potentially lowering licensing costs.

Real-world example: A regional HR team previously used external tools for analyzing onboarding documents. With this integration, they now efficiently process and extract necessary information directly within ChatGPT, saving time and resources.

How to get started

1. Connect your accounts: In ChatGPT, navigate to Settings > Connected Apps > Connectors, and select Microsoft OneDrive or SharePoint.

2. Authorize access: Sign in with your Microsoft 365 credentials and choose the specific folders ChatGPT can access.

3. Start querying: Use the Deep Research feature to ask questions about your documents. ChatGPT will analyze and provide insights based on the content.

Rollout & Next Steps

• Enable: Connect your OneDrive or SharePoint by navigating to ChatGPT's Deep Research section and authorizing access.

• Test: Run sample queries to see how ChatGPT analyzes and summarizes your documents.

• Audit: Ensure that only the necessary folders are accessible to maintain data security.

• Train: Educate your team on best practices for using this new integration effectively.

Conclusion

Integrating ChatGPT's Deep Research with Microsoft 365's OneDrive and SharePoint transforms how you interact with your internal documents. By enabling real-time analysis within a secure environment, it enhances productivity and streamlines workflows.

Stay tuned for future updates as OpenAI continues to expand ChatGPT's capabilities.

For more details, visit the official ChatGPT Connectors documentation.