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CHOOSING-AI-MODELS5 MIN READ

Map Where Premium Spend Actually Belongs

Classify workflows by consequence and ambiguity so premium model spend goes to the right quadrants.

Ambiguity Low High Consequence Use cheap lane Low consequence · Low ambiguity Routine tagging, boilerplate drafting, and repetitive formatting live here. Use the least expensive lane that follows the workflow reliably, then sample-check. Consider premium High consequence · High ambiguity Sensitive recommendations, complex contract reasoning, and messy multi-source judgment calls live here. This is where premium capability and explicit review most often earn their keep. Workhorse wins Low consequence · High ambiguity Creative ideation, exploratory analysis, and internal synthesis often need decent intelligence but not the most expensive lane because misses are recoverable. Tight controls High consequence · Low ambiguity…

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