AI Glossary
Rate Limit
Understanding AI Terminology
Restrictions on how many AI requests you can make in a given time period.
What It Means
Rate limits are restrictions AI providers impose on how many requests you can make per minute, per day, or per month. These limits prevent abuse, ensure fair access, and manage server load. Rate limits vary by provider, model, and account tier. Subscription services like ChatGPT Plus have implicit rate limits, while API access often has explicit per-minute or per-day limits.
Examples
- Free tier might allow 3 requests per minute
- ChatGPT Plus throttles during peak usage
- API rate limits might be 10,000 requests per minute
How This Applies to ARKA-AI
ARKA-AI's BYOK model means you're subject to your provider's API rate limits, which are typically much higher than consumer product limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Rate Limit
With BYOK through ARKA-AI, you get higher API-level limits than consumer products. For very high volume, consider multiple API keys or contact providers for increased limits.
You'll receive an error and need to wait before retrying. ARKA-AI handles this gracefully and can route to alternative models if available.
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