Definition
An AI gateway is an APIApplication Programming Interface - standardised interface that allows two systems to communicate with each other. proxy or middleware platform that centralises all communication between an organisation's systems and external AIArtificial Intelligence - technology that enables machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as language understanding, pattern recognition, and decision-making. service providers. The gateway handles: authentication and access control, cost monitoring, compliance logging, failover between models and prompt caching. For regulated industries such as energy, an AI gateway is an important element for ensuring traceability and control over AI usage.