Should You Use Strong Models for Simple Tasks? Fable Crushes Opus in Email Drafting
mattbeane · x · 2026-08-13
The author tested different models on a simple email drafting task and found that Fable outperformed Opus significantly. They conclude that for important tasks, it's best to stick with the most powerful models, even if the task itself is simple.
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