Model Serving & Economics
Small language model
SLM
A relatively compact language model optimized for lower cost, speed, or local deployment.
Example
A small language model runs locally on a phone for private, low-latency tasks.
Why people use it
Understanding “Small language model” helps teams balance model quality, reliability, speed, and cost.
What you'll hear
“How does Small language model affect latency, quality, or cost at scale?”