Model Routers Gain Traction, Cutting AI Costs by Up to 85%

To rein in generative AI spending, companies are increasingly adopting "model routers" that send simple tasks to cheaper models while reserving top-tier models for complex work. The Information reported in July 2026 that enterprises are embracing model routers as a cost-cutting tool, noting that as customers grow more disciplined about token spending, frontier model providers such as OpenAI and Anthropic could face pricing and usage pressure.