LLM Governance is the framework of policies, practices, and technical controls used to manage the lifecycle, security, and ethical use of Large Language Models within an organization. It provides a centralized approach to oversee AI operations, ensuring that all model interactions comply with regulatory standards and internal business rules.

By utilizing an AI Gateway, LLM Governance enables granular access control, real-time audit trails, and comprehensive AI Monitoring of performance and token consumption. This structured oversight allows enterprises to mitigate risks, such as data leakage or unauthorized model usage, while optimizing AI investments through transparent cost management and performance visibility.