# How I AI: Which AI model should I use for which task?

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Podcast: [How I Work](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-i-work-960132)
Published: 2026-06-28T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you've ever stared at a model picker and wondered whether to click Flash, Sonnet, Opus, Instant, or Think Deeper, you are not alone. These naming conventions are genuinely confusing, and most people just pick something and hope it works. The stakes are higher than they might seem, though. Token misuse has left some companies with eye-watering AI bills, including one case where a single employee ran up a $500,000 tab in a month.  The good news is that there is a simple mental model that cuts through all the noise, and once you have it, choosing the right model for any task takes seconds.  In this How I AI episode, Neo and I walk through the four major AI platforms, Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot, and break down exactly which model to use and when. We also get into tokens, usage limits, and why matching the model to the task matters far more than most people realise.  How I AI is a special series within How I Work where Neo and I explore how high performers are using AI at work to boost productivity, make better decisions and reduce overwhelm.  What you'll learn:  Why ignoring model numbers and reading the small print instead saves a lot of confusion  What Fable and Mythos are, and why you can't use them right now  How token usage works and why the right model choice protects your access  Practical AI tools for productivity and focus  Real-world AI workflows used by high performers  How to use AI at work without burning out  Smart shortcuts for managing time and mental load  Connect with Neo Aplin on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/neoaplin/ ) and via inventium.ai ( https://inventium.ai ), where he leads Inventium's AI training and upskilling work with…

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