Is there a hidden trade-off when using /summarize?

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The /summarize function is great for keeping the context size manageable and reducing the overall cost of high-end models requests.

I was wondering:

  • Does summarizing affect the quality of the responses?

  • What happens if the summarization is done using a cheaper model (since summarizing itself has a cost)?

In other words, could we regularly summarize using a free or low-cost model to reduce context size and lower usage costs — or would that create a hidden cost by increasing the number of interactions needed to clarify or correct weaker answers?

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