The Bot Shelf

Cost Optimization

2 articles

Abstract representation of AI routing layers directing data flow, highlighting the contrast between cost-efficient paths and quality-focused paths in a digital network.
Product Reviews

AI routing layers slash costs, but risk quality

A team slashed their AI inference bill by more than half using a new routing layer, but these savings were tied to an unmeasured loss in quality.

Armen Bedrosian·June 28, 2026
Abstract representation of an AI network with some pathways fading, symbolizing the high operational costs associated with large language models.
Research & Breakthroughs

Why Stop Using LLMs as Giant Problem Solvers

Processing just 10,000 customer support tickets with a top-tier large language model (LLM) can cost roughly $16, according to pecollective.

David Katzman·May 26, 2026