How would you reason about tail latency in a multi-step LLM workflow?

Instruction: Explain why tail latency matters in compound AI workflows.

Context: Checks whether the candidate can explain the core concept clearly and connect it to real production decisions. Explain why tail latency matters in compound AI workflows.

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Tail latency matters because users feel the worst path, not the median. In a multi-step workflow, one slow branch or...

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