Model Provider
A company that offers access to language models through APIs, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or DeepSeek.
Definition
A company that offers access to language models through APIs, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or DeepSeek.
Why It Matters for AI Governance
Model providers are data processors under the DPDP Act when they receive personal data in prompts. Organizations must evaluate provider data handling practices, retention policies, and training data usage before routing personal data to them.
How CrewCheck Handles This
CrewCheck's LLM gateway applies model provider-related controls at the request boundary. Every AI call passes through detection, policy evaluation, and audit logging — ensuring that model provider is addressed consistently across all teams and providers.
The governance dashboard provides real-time visibility into model provider events, with drill-down capabilities for compliance officers and exportable evidence for auditors.