What to Use Different AI Models For
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What to Use Different AI Models For

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GPT-4O Use Cases

Key takeaway: Use GPT-4O as the default model for everyday tasks due to its versatility and multimodal capabilities.

  • GPT-4O excels at summarizing, drafting emails, proofreading, and generalist use cases.
  • Leverage its multimodal capabilities by using images as input.

GPT-4.5 for external-facing copy

Key Takeaway: Use GPT-4.5 for any external-facing writing tasks requiring emotional intelligence and creativity, while GPT-4.0 can handle internal, perfunctory writing.

  • Use GPT-4.5 for outward-facing writing that needs to be good, not just perfunctory.
  • Use GPT-4.5 for tasks such as generating names for blog posts or articles and writing in a particular style.
  • Marketers should default to GPT-4.5 for external copy like email, social media posts, or articles.

Summary of AI Models and Their Best Uses

GPT-4O

  • Best for daily, generalist tasks like summarizing, brainstorming, emails, and multimodal inputs (images, audio, video).
  • Suitable for routine knowledge work and enterprise use cases such as ingesting recordings or creating SOPs.

GPT-4.5

  • Ideal for creative writing, external-facing content, and tasks requiring emotional intelligence and quality language.
  • Best for marketing, social media, HR templates, and customer communication.

GPT-4 Mini & Mini High

  • Focused on technical, STEM, and programming tasks.
  • Mini for quick, less detailed responses; Mini High for detailed, accurate outputs like complex math or coding.

O1 Pro Mode

  • Designed for complex, long, and high-accuracy tasks like regulatory filings, safety reviews, and deep analysis.
  • Sacrifices speed for depth and coherence over large outputs.

O3

  • Best for complex, multi-step reasoning such as strategic planning, detailed analysis, and coding.
  • Also good for structured outputs like reports with charts and hierarchies.
Luke's Note

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