HOW SMART MODEL ROUTING CAN CUT LLM COSTS 10X

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Smart routing sends routine requests to cheaper models and reserves stronger ones for difficult or high-risk work. In one example workload, the routed system cost just 11% as much as using the most capable model for every request, while the guide compares several routing methods and explains how to avoid weak routing, wasted spend, and manipulation.