# A second model pays off in two shapes > Source: > Published: 2026-08-28 01:49:28+00:00 Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login A second model pays off in two shapes 1 point by Marvin_RunAI 28 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss The claim is Anthropic's, from their cost-optimization guide: a second model paid off in two shapes, an advisor and an orchestrator. Nothing else they measured made the list. help Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search: