An architectural pattern that dynamically directs AI requests to different models (e.g., open-weight, proprietary, local) based on task complexity, cost constraints, or privacy requirements to optimize performance and efficiency.
Overview
- [Industry analysis] The temporary suspension of Fable 5 and GPT-5.6 created a ‘forced pause’ that accelerated enterprise experimentation with local AI, open-weight models, and multi-model routing architectures. (Source: Host (AI Daily Brief), via AI Daily Brief, 2026-08-24)