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Model Provider

Definition

A company that supplies AI models through an API or platform.

In Plain English

A model provider is like the engine manufacturer behind an AI product.

Real-World Example

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta can be model providers for AI apps.

Why It Matters for Your Work

Provider choice affects cost, quality, privacy, uptime, and lock-in.

Common Mistake

Not asking which provider powers an AI vendor's product.

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