Model Routing
Model routing as a control system: cost, latency, quality tiers, and fallbacks.
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Model Routing
Model routing chooses which model or path to use based on task, risk, cost, and latency.
Enterprise routing is controlled by policies, budgets, and monitoring signals.
See also
Cost & Latency Controls Fallback Strategy (LLMOps) Cost Spike Control (LLMOps)FAQ
What is model routing?
Selecting a model/path based on task, risk, cost, and latency requirements.
How do we control routing risk?
Policies, budgets, canary releases, and monitoring-based rollback triggers.
What’s a common failure mode?
Routing changes without evaluation baselines or cost monitoring.
How do we handle fallbacks?
Define timeout and degradation behavior; log and measure fallback rates.
What’s the first improvement?
Create 2-tier routing (fast/cheap vs high-quality) with clear task rules.