Groq
Model servingA hosted inference service running open models on custom hardware for very low latency.
Groq runs open-weight models on its own LPU hardware, designed for inference. The result is token generation fast enough to change how an application feels — responses arrive near-instantly.
It is a hosted API: you get the speed without owning exotic hardware, in exchange for sending traffic to Groq.
Where it's ideally used
The pick when response latency is part of the experience — live voice, interactive agents — and a hosted service is acceptable.
Where it doesn't fit
Not an option when inference must stay on your own infrastructure, or when latency simply is not the binding constraint.