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Tokenmaxxing is so over. It's all about modelmaxxing now.
Companies are shifting from tokenmaxxing to modelmaxxing, optimizing AI costs by routing tasks to appropriate models. Engineers like Morgan Linton of Bold Metrics direct teams to use specific AI models for efficiency, while companies like Uber and Microsoft adjust budgets. Model switching prioritizes cheaper models for routine tasks and pricier ones for complex work.
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