AI Layer

Definitions

1. A distinct layer in an application's architecture where AI-related logic is concentrated, such as prompting, retrieval, inference routing, or post-processing. Teams sometimes create an AI layer to isolate model dependencies from the rest of the product.

   In plain English: The architectural layer where AI logic is handled.

   Example: "They introduced an AI layer between the product API and providers so prompt templates and fallback logic lived in one place."

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