GPT-5 Mini is Here: The Model Picker is Dead + Anthropic's Code Power

The battle for foundation model dominance is heating up! OpenAI dropped GPT-5 this week, and Anthropic swiftly countered with Claude Opus 4.1. In this must-listen episode, Coach K and J Moss go beyond the press release hype to give you a strategic look at what matters: cost, performance, and real-world application. We also tackle the critical issue of leadership accountability, as CEOs are increasingly using AI as a public excuse for mass layoffs. Key Takeaways for Leaders: Cost & Accessibility: The unexpected drop in GPT-5 pricing and the introduction of Mini/Nano models signals a massive shift toward accessible, high-performance LLMs. The Code War: Which model is now the true king of AI coding and web app building? We look at the benchmarks and user experience. Content King: Discover why Claude is still the superior tool for preserving your genuine voice and streamlining content creation. Stop the Scapegoating: Why you need to cut through the noise: most companies blaming AI for cuts haven't even achieved real AI implementation. Strategic Implementation: Learn why decentralized, embedded AI expertise (like the model used by Chase Bank) is the only way to successfully scale AI across your organization.