How OpenAI o3-mini Can Help You Stay Ahead
OpenAI o3-mini, DeepSeek controversies, automate Youtube video summaries to sheets, and more.
Welcome to Stay Ahead #62 from FlexOS!
Every Wednesday, we share the latest tools and tips to help you work smarter, not harder.
In this edition, we will discuss:
- News of the Week: OpenAI o3-mini is available for everyone.
- Prompt and Guide: Automate YouTube Video Summaries to Google Sheets in 5 steps.
- Must-read News: o3-mini reviews.
Let’s dive in!
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The smartest ChatGPT model is out, for free
For the first time ever, the spotlight wasn’t shed on OpenAI when it announced the new model. Whilst people are still arguing how safe and efficient DeepSeek is, OpenAI has officially launched o3-Mini, its latest AI model, and it’s making some bold claims about efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Here’s what stands out about o3-Mini:
- 24% Faster Response Time – Compared to its predecessor, o1 Mini, which averaged 10.16 seconds per response, o3 Mini cuts this down to 7.7 seconds, making it significantly more responsive for real-time interactions.
- 95% More Cost-Efficient – OpenAI has optimized the compute power required to run o3 Mini, reducing costs by 63% compared to o1 mini, 93% compared to full o1 model, and 95% compared to ChatGPT 4o.
- Improved Reasoning Capabilities – The o3-mini model outperforms o1-mini and matches the performance of o1 on various benchmarks, particularly in STEM fields (e.g. math, coding, software engineering), while maintaining a faster response time. The model also offers different reasoning effort options (low, medium, high), allowing for optimization based on the specific needs of the task.
- Scalability for Developers – With its efficiency improvements, o3 Mini is expected to be more accessible for API users, offering faster results with lower operational costs.
o3-mini is now available for all users. Free users can access it by clicking the “reason” button.
With the buzz around DeepSeek last week, it’s exciting to see that the new AI race is shifting toward affordability and accessibility. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, acknowledged DeepSeek’s progress but emphasized that advancements in price and capabilities are part of the natural evolution of AI. I have no doubt that OpenAI will continue to follow suit, setting new milestones in this direction.
Prompts and Tutorials
In 5 Steps: Automate YouTube Video Summaries in Google Sheets
Keeping up with YouTube videos, especially in dynamic fields like AI, can be overwhelming. This workflow allows you to automatically generate structured summaries for videos added to a playlist. It’s perfect for researchers, content creators, or anyone looking to save time while staying informed. With summaries stored in Google Sheets, you can easily share insights or revisit key takeaways.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to set up this automation with Zapier, ChatGPT, and Google Sheets. Let’s dive in!
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