Are you using the wrong ChatGPT model? (Most people are)

OpenAI’s range of ChatGPT models can feel overwhelming—and using the wrong one can cost you time, money, and quality. In this issue, we’ll turn that chaos into clarity by renaming each model based on its superpower and showing you exactly when to grab which “tool” for the smartest results.

OpenAI didn’t make it easy.

There are multiple ChatGPT models… but the names are confusing, and the differences aren’t obvious. As a result, most people stick to one model, the default 4o model, and miss out on better, faster, and smarter options.

🧰 GPT-40 → The Generalist

Fast, friendly, and creative.
Best for everyday tasks like:
– Summarising blogs
– Brainstorming ideas
– Quick email replies

It’s versatile and lightweight—great for 50% of your daily work. Just don’t expect deep thinking or precision.

🧠 GPT-03 → The Professor

Structured, logical, and reliable.
Ideal for:
– Business strategy
– Legal or analytical writing
– Evaluating other model outputs

When accuracy matters, this is the model to trust. Slower, yes—but solid.

📚 Deep Research → The Scholar

Serious research mode.
Use when you need:
– Real citations and updated internet data
– Competitive research
– Academic or report-style writing

Slower, but thorough. Perfect for content that needs credible backing.

✍️ GPT-4.5 → The Wordsmith

Human-like writing with voice and flair.
Use for:
– Brand storytelling
– Emotional or descriptive writing
– Marketing content and product copy

It won’t win logic tests, but it nails tone, vibe, and flow.

💻 GPT-4.1 → The Coder

Powerful, dev-friendly, API-based.
Use for:
– Refactoring code
– Handling large files or documents
– Building tools and workflows

This one’s for technical users who want more control and fewer limits.

⚡ 04 Mini / Mini High → The Interns

Fast, affordable, and surprisingly smart.
Best suited for:
– Bots and real-time tools
– Logic puzzles and STEM tasks
– Lightweight API-based applications

Good for simple tasks or when you need speed over perfection.

🚦 Quick Guide to Picking

1. Speed Priority? Choose The Generalist or Interns.

2. Need Precision & Citations? Switch to The Professor or Scholar.

3. Storytelling & Tone? Go with The Wordsmith.

4. Heavy Data or Code Tasks? Fire up The Coder.

5. Ultimate Certainty? Rely on The Oracle.

🧠 📈 AI Trends

• AI-first financial services disruption

  OffDeal emerges as the world’s first AI-native investment bank—handling SMB M&A using AI to automate documents, bidder outreach, and data-tracking. With just three bankers, it aims for $100M revenue by 2027 with a flat 5% success fee model  

• SMBs doubling down on AI adoption

  Surveys indicate 75–82% of small business owners now consider AI essential to remain competitive. About 25% have daily-integrated AI tools, realising monthly savings up to $5K and substantial time efficiencies

• Chipotle redefines hiring with AI agents

  The restaurant chain’s “Ava Cado” AI chatbot boosted application completion rates by 85% and cut hiring-related friction significantly—underscoring AI’s value in HR and operations

📊 Smart Tools Showcase

• MagicForm – AI-powered form builder that generates and customizes interactive forms and surveys based on simple prompts.

• Loci – Asynchronous video messaging tool with AI-enhanced transcription, summaries, and searchable archives for remote teams.

• Rewind – Personal meeting assistant that records and intelligently summarizes all your voice and screen activity.

• Gamma.app – AI-powered presentation builder that turns plain text or URLs into visually engaging slide decks in seconds.

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🧠 Prompt of the Week

Title: Find the Bottleneck That’s Holding Your Business Back

Use Case: Help business owners diagnose what’s slowing down growth.

Prompt:

I want you to act like a business consultant.

Ask me a series of questions to help identify where the biggest bottleneck is in my business right now.

My goal is to [insert goal – e.g. get more leads, reduce overwhelm, scale my service].

Based on my answers, give me:

• A short summary of the core problem

• 3 high-leverage ways to fix or improve that area

Keep it clear and actionable

🎉 That’s a Wrap!

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