ChatGPT's Model Picker Returns

Hey AI Enthusiast,

OpenAI just brought back the model picker - reversing their GPT-5 simplification strategy by adding Auto, Fast, and Thinking modes straight into ChatGPT.

Users can now access legacy models like GPT-4o again after backlash, building personalized AI experiences without being forced into OpenAI's unified routing system.

I'll share today's power prompt and AI selection strategy first (then show you what this means for model optimization...)

🔥 Prompt of the Day 🔥

Price Increase Notification

Create One Relationship-Preserving Announcement: Use ChatGPT or Claude
Act as a customer communication specialist. Create one effective price increase notification for [PRODUCT/SERVICE].

Essential Details:

• Current Price: [Existing rate]

• New Price: [Increased rate]

• Increase Date: [When it happens]

• Reason: [Honest explanation]

• Grandfather Option: [If available]

• Added Value: [What’s improved]

Create one price notification including:

1. Direct Subject Line

2. Appreciation Opening

3. Clear Price Change

4. Value Justification

5. Customer Options

6. Loyalty Acknowledgment

Instruction:
Balance transparency with value.
Keep under 200 words total.

✅ Tips & Tricks Thursday ✅

AI Recruitment Video Screening

Phone screening candidates wastes hours with poor matches ever will.

Most recruiters discover bad hires too late to fix them while others spot talent issues months ahead through AI-powered prediction.

Here's the early warning system that's saving businesses:

1. Have candidates record 3-minute video responses instantly - Deploy automated systems to capture authentic communication in real-time across various role requirements daily

2. Let AI analyze speech patterns and enthusiasm early - Develop AI models that identify communication strengths before human screening catches warning signs

3. Score answers for relevance and depth automatically - Preserve hiring quality by testing candidate responses through AI evaluation tools

4. Focus human time only on top candidates - Monitor critical talent indicators as AI executes continuous quality checks throughout operations

5. Keep improving questions based on hire success - Watch AI systems adjust screening dynamically based on new performance data and retention shifts

Those who excel at talent acquisition won't depend on gut feelings anymore.

They'll deploy AI for continuous candidate evaluation and concentrate their efforts on strategic team building rather than resume management.

With this method, businesses across industries now prevent bad hires through AI-powered early detection systems.

 🤔 Did You Know? 🤔

Quantum computers are now using AI to optimize their own error correction algorithms, solving a chicken-and-egg problem in quantum computing development.

🗞️ Breaking AI News 🗞️

OpenAI just changed how we handle AI model selection with personality options.

Their new model picker marks a major shift in how AI tools help users choose models without forcing simplification.

• Rolls out with Auto, Fast, and Thinking modes that avoided router failures via user feedback - Inked after GPT-5's unified approach failed spectacularly

• Builds choice back through systems where users regain control instead of getting locked out - Paid users can access GPT-4o and get legacy models from AI content

• Available now for everyone as a "pick your preference" feature from their core platform - Zero forcing users into automated model selection

• Keeps their market lead while admitting old-school user choice beats AI automation - Moves past unified model dreams into complete user control

Here's what sets this apart:

✓ Created by OpenAI and launched as part of their growing realization users want options

✓ Designed as a practical replacement for failed automation with built-in model access

✓ Uses user revolt that proved valuable during initial GPT-5 trials

✓ Ties into OpenAI's bigger plan pushing AI toward "fully-customized personality workflows"

For producers, this delivers AI model tools that work better and stay flexible.

While rivals fight simplification battles using outdated approaches, this technology shows the move toward user-controlled AI model solutions.

OpenAI just rewrote the rules for AI model selection.

Over to You...

Which AI model personality do you prefer - fast, thoughtful, or automated routing?

Share your preference with me.

To smarter AI choices,

Jeff J. Hunter & Valentin Molina
Founders, AI Persona Method | World's Largest AI Community (3.4M)