# Vercel adds virtual models to AI Gateway for centralized model management

> Original title: Introducing virtual models on AI Gateway.

- Source: Vercel
- Published: 2026-10-28T22:27:15.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/rqpiw141y9yto0nrdodx7gqi9
- Original: https://x.com/vercel/status/2115571121622073355

## Summary

Vercel announces virtual models on AI Gateway, which let agents use a single virtual model ID instead of individual model strings. The feature centralizes model configuration, updates agents to new models immediately, and enforces Zero Data Retention.

## Post

Introducing virtual models on AI Gateway.

Use a single virtual model ID across agents to:
• Centrally manage model strings and configs
• Immediately update to new models
• Enforce Zero Data Retention

Read the blog post → https://vercel.com/blog/ai-gateway-virtual-models

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