Glossary · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Model card

A document describing a model's intended uses, training data summary, evaluation results, limitations, and safety considerations.

Definition

Model cards accompany model releases to communicate capabilities and risks in a standard format. They list benchmarks, known weaknesses, bias evaluations, and usage guidelines, and they help buyers compare options responsibly. Their depth varies by vendor.

Why it matters when choosing a tool

Reading a model card reveals what a vendor tested and what they warn against, which is useful when deploying AI to customers.

Where you will meet it

AI Assistants, AI Legal & Contracts

Related terms

Benchmark · Evaluation (evals) · Training data

Tools where this matters

Reviewed products in the related categories