Model Routing

Plain-English explanation

Routing can use fast cheap models for easy work and reasoning models for hard work. It improves cost control and reliability.

Why it matters

Model Routing matters because it affects how AI systems are designed, evaluated, priced, or trusted. Knowing the term helps you ask better questions and avoid vague implementation decisions.

• Ask how it changes quality, cost, speed, or safety.
• Look for concrete examples in the workflow you are building.
• Document the tradeoff before choosing a tool or architecture.