Honestly, I think OpenAI is making smaller, cheaper models like GPT-4o mini because not every business can afford or even needs the smartest and most expensive AI every time. I've seen some of my friends try out AI tools for tiny school projects or their side hustles, and they always complain about the cost of the bigger models. This new mini one is supposed to beat GPT-3.5 Turbo and other small models, which means it'll probably help smaller companies or people who just want something fast and cheap.

Plus, offering different versions is smart because it keeps OpenAI ahead of other AI companies who might focus only on big clients. They're kinda making sure that everyone—from tech startups to random students—can use their stuff. It's like how Apple sells multiple iPhone models at different price points. I mean, I like options, and it's clever business to get more paying customers, right?

So yeah, it's about making money, but also about making their AIs more available to different people and situations. Smart move, for sure.