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The 80/20 Rule of AI Model Selection (Why You're Overpaying)

DEV.to AIΒ·April 18, 2026

This article explains how 80% of AI API calls don't require expensive frontier models, leading to overpayment. By categorizing tasks and using cheaper models for simpler ones, significant cost savings of up to 70% on API calls can be achieved.

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