ChatGPT in 3 minutes
You hear about ChatGPT everywhere... but you don't really know what it is?
In just a few minutes what it does, how it works and a practical example.
๐ In brief: a versatile assistant... as long as you know how to talk to it.
Model |
Multimodalityย |
Complex reasoning |
Image generation |
Memory |
Ideal for |
GPT-5 |
Text, image, audio/voice, video (analysis) + code |
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Yes |
Long |
Premium writing, strategic analysis, full-stack dev, reliable answers |
GPT-5 mini |
Same but lighter and faster |
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Yes |
Long |
Volume, fast pro chat, prototyping |
GPT-5 nano |
Ultra-compact, mobile/edge-optimized version |
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Optional |
Medium |
Embedded integrations, simple wizards |
GPT-5 pro (thinking) |
Like GPT-5 but with extended reasoning and finer planning |
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Yes |
Longer |
Critical cases: audits, complex decisions, technical problems |
o3 (reasoning) |
Multimodal + code |
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Yes |
Long |
Thorny problems, data/vision, math, consulting |
o4-mini (quick thinking) |
Multimodal + code |
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Yes |
Long |
High volume, demanding Q&A on a tight budget |
GPT-4.5 |
Text + image + code |
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Limitedย |
Long |
Editing, general dev, correct reliability |
GPT-4o |
Text, image, audio/voice, vision + code |
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Limited |
Long |
Multimodal real-time apps, translation, customer support |
๐ก Tip Choose the model that best suits your needs, not always the most powerful. You want the best overall, without the headaches? GPT-5. For serious cases : GPT-5 pro (thinking)
"Make me an outline for a 2-hour workshop on AI for beginner SME managers, with concrete examples."
โก๏ธ Result: a clear, structured plan, with support, visuals and quizzes generated in seconds.
๐ Now you know what ChatGPT is and how to use it today.
๐บ Check out our other videos to learn how to personalize it, create your GPTs and talk to it like a pro.