diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index c2a7f0a..9232789 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ DISCORD_TOKEN=your_discord_bot_token_here
 AI_PROVIDER=openai
 
 # Model to use (e.g., gpt-4o, gpt-4o-mini, claude-3-5-sonnet, etc.)
-AI_MODEL=gpt-4o
+AI_MODEL=gpt-4o-mini
 
 # Provider API Keys (set the one you use)
 OPENAI_API_KEY=sk-xxx