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A Guide to the Context Router for AI Systems

A Guide to the Context Router for AI Systems

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In 2024, AI is projected to add a staggering $4.7 trillion to the global economy. Yet, many businesses struggle to get reliable results from their AI systems. Why? Because Large Language Models (LLMs) have a finite attention span, known as a “context window.” Dumping irrelevant data into this window leads to slower, less accurate, and significantly more expensive answers.

A context router acts as an intelligent traffic controller for your AI. It sits between a user’s query and the LLM, meticulously figuring out the exact information needed to answer that question, and then sending only that. This isn’t just an optimization—it’s the critical component for building enterprise-grade AI that works.

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