If you're just starting to get in the swing of using OpenAI's ChatGPT, you might be thinking “Great, another AI update to worry about.” But this one's different, and here's why it matters to your business.

Quick Summary: OpenAI just released their “Strawberry” model (officially called o1) It's deliberately slower but dramatically more accurate Think quality over quantity – exactly what many businesses need right now

What's Actually Happening Faster isn't always faster or better… The new ChatGPT o1 model takes more time to answer – BUT gets it right at near-human expert levels. I guarantee some of your competitors are already paying attention to this shift.

Why This Matters Now Think about those business decisions that keep you up at night. The ones where being wrong isn't an option. O1 is built for exactly these moments:

• It matches PhD-level accuracy on complex analysis

• Scores in the 89th percentile on professional problem-solving

• Takes time to show its work (just like your best analysts)

The Strategic Reality Check

• Not for: Quick emails, basic research, everyday tasks

• Perfect for: Complex analysis, high-stakes decisions, strategic planning

• Cost: Yes, it's more expensive – because it's built for precision, not speed

Here's What Smart Business Leaders Are Doing

1. Keeping their current AI tools for day-to-day tasks

2. Identifying those critical decisions where accuracy matters more than speed

3. Starting to plan for a world where AI thinks more carefully

The answer is not to rush into adopting o1. It's to understand that AI is maturing, and for the first time, “slower” might actually be better for your most important business decisions.

What's Next? Stay informed. Watch how this develops. If you're already using AI in your business, keep doing what works. But start thinking about those areas where you'd trade speed for accuracy in a heartbeat.

I'll keep you posted on how this evolves and what it means for your business. For now, just know that AI is growing up, and sometimes, like a good strawberry, it's worth waiting for the sweet spot.

Think this matters for your business? Let's talk about where strategically customized AI could give you and your business back thousands of hours of profits, identify and generate new revenue streams and empower your team's capabilities.

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Megan Flinn Strategic Consulting | Customized AI Integration

Megan Flinn is the founder of MFusion Strategic and has been a tech entrepreneur and strategic consultant for over three decades, working with clients and partners such as Adobe, Nike, NASA, and RR Donnelley. She now brings her expertise to small business owners and consultants, helping them scale faster, more easily, and profitably by leveraging precision-customized AI technology solutions that yield exponential time and profit gains and enhance team capabilities.

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