For many enterprises, model routing is not just a technical optimization. It is a financial control point that determines how model quality and spend interact at scale.
Glossary entry
Model Routing
The logic used to direct different requests to different models, providers, or configurations based on cost, quality, latency, or policy.
Why it matters
Model routing matters because it directly changes AI unit economics; a well-routed workflow can reserve the most expensive models for high-value tasks while using cheaper paths where appropriate.
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