Ask HN: Do subagents stop making sense at some point?

1•nemath•1h ago

If we have really powerful models (AGI) - would it still make sense to have subagents that have access to specific tools and has specific context?

Wouldn't the overlord model just do everything?

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PaulHoule•1h ago

The overlord model might be expensive to run, take a long time, etc.

ksherlock•1h ago

Do you have GI? Does it makes sense for you to use a subagent?

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