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A new architectural approach demonstrates that filtering ambiguous queries before they reach the language model can reduce…

…Retrieval-Augmented Generation inference costs by up to six times. Routing non-essential traffic through lightweight classifiers prevents expensive LLM calls while maintaining audit readiness for regulated industries.

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A new architectural approach demonstrates that filtering ambiguous queries before they reach the language model can reduce Retrieval-Augmented Generation inference costs by up to six times. Routing non-essential traffic through lightweight classifiers prevents expensive LLM calls while maintaining audit readiness for regulated industries.