What is megallm and how does it work?

megallm routes AI queries to the cheapest suitable LLM provider based on cost, speed, and quality. No fine-tuning needed for many cases — just smart prompts.

Can megallm build production AI medical assistants cheaply?

For prototypes like Bheeshma Diagnosis, yes — costs drop 4-6x. Production

Is Bheeshma Diagnosis using megallm accurate for real diagnoses?

Unproven clinically. Great for symptoms, dicey for differentials. Test rigorously before betting lives.

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Bheeshma Diagnosis AI interface showing symptom analysis with megallm routing

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Megallm enables smart routing to slash LLM costs by 40-60% without fine-tuning. 𝕏
20k curated records can outperform massive datasets—if labeled right. 𝕏
Great for MVPs, risky for real medical diagnostics due to accuracy gaps. 𝕏

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