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Which OpenAI model, fast or thorough?

The fast model is cheaper and fits short tasks. The thorough model costs more but reasons better on long context. Pick per task, not per user.

support/ai-op-het-werk/model-keuze-snel-vs-grondigsteps: 4

Try this first

  1. Default to the fast model for mail, summaries and short questions
  2. Switch to thorough for analysis, code review and legal text
  3. Do not stuff the whole knowledge base into every prompt
  4. Measure for a week which model the team uses for what

When to bring us in

If billing runs off, or output is consistently shallow.

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