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🧠The Ultimate ChatGPT Model Guide (2025 Edition)

Most people pick the wrong model, here's how not to.

Hi!

Ever stare at ChatGPT's model dropdown feeling completely lost?

GPT-4o, o4-mini-high, o3... it's like reading a foreign language.

Most people just click whatever's selected and wonder why their results suck.

Here's how to actually pick the right AI brain for your work.

📰 Important News

  • 😎 Grok 4 by xAI can now create and edit memes, generate visual replies, and understand images on X.

  • 🧠 OpenAI’s o3 model ranked #1 in SciArena’s scientific benchmark, outperforming 22 other LLMs in answering complex academic questions.

  • 🎨 Canva Magic Studio includes Magic Write, resize, smart layout, and AI-powered presentations.

  • 📺 Streaming platforms are using AI for hyper-personalized trailers, episode summaries, and content previews.

  • 🤖 Adobe introduced 10 AI marketing agents that automate campaigns and ad performance across platforms.

🎯The Right Model for Every Task

1/ GPT-4o: Your All-Rounder

Your daily driver. Handles everything from text to images to files without breaking a sweat.

Great for:

  • Regular tasks

  • File analysis

  • Visual content

  • Brainstorming with context

Not sure where to begin? This is your best starting point.

2/ GPT-4.5: The Writer

When you need writing that sounds real and interesting.

Great for:

  • LinkedIn posts or X/Twitter threads

  • Writing with emotion or style

  • Naming, copy, and tone-perfect emails

3/ o4-mini: The Fast One

Super quick answers for simple tech problems.

Great for:

  • Fixing bugs

  • Rapid data extraction

  • Quick answers to STEM questions

4/ o4-mini-high: The Careful Coder

Takes more time but gives you solid tech work.

Great for:

  • SWriting SQL queries

  • Breaking down complex formulas

  • Generating reliable, bug-free code

5/ o3: The Planner

Good at complex thinking and planning.

Great for:

  • Business strategy docs & planning

  • Analyzing big datasets (e.g. CSVs)

  • Step-by-step logic & task flows

6/ o1 Pro Mode: The Detail Expert

Slow but super careful. For when you can't make mistakes.

Great for:

  • In-depth memos, research & policies

  • Building forecasting models

  • High-stakes tasks where accuracy matters

🗺️The Quick Decision Chart

Work

Use This

Daily Work

GPT-4o

Quick tech work

o4-mini

Advanced tech work

o4-mini-high

Strategic planning

o3

Creative content writing

GPT-4.5

Critical thinking tasks

o1 pro

💡Pro Tip

Start with GPT-4o. If it doesn't work well, try a different one.

Don't think too hard, you're just picking a tool.

Your AI journey starts here. 

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All the best,

René

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