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DO I NEED THE BIG MODEL FOR…
Check refund eligibility against fixed rules
Small-model jobNO — START SMALL
“Rules belong in code; a small model can translate the conversation around them.”
WHY THIS VERDICTSTART WITH
START WITH
THE WORK.
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The work is constrained enough to evaluate cheaply.
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A clear schema, rubric, or example carries much of the workload.
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Most failures can be detected before they become expensive.
RECOMMENDED SETUPSmall, fast model + schema + deterministic checks
NON-NEGOTIABLE
Make the policy engine authoritative and log overrides.
REASONING2/5
AMBIGUITY2/5
ERROR COST3/5
CONTEXT2/5