Why AI Monitoring is Different
AI systems require specialized monitoring beyond traditional application metrics. This module covers comprehensive AI observability.
Key Metrics to Track
Essential metrics for AI system health:
Business Metrics
- Cost per inference
 - User satisfaction scores
 - Task completion rates
 - Revenue impact
 - SLA compliance
 
Implementing Observability
Build comprehensive monitoring infrastructure:
Alerting and Anomaly Detection
Detect issues before they impact users:
Cost Monitoring
Track and optimize AI operational costs:
Dashboard Design
Create effective monitoring dashboards:
- Real-time inference metrics
 - Model performance trends
 - Cost breakdown by dimension
 - Error rate and types
 - User interaction patterns
 - System resource utilization
 
Best Practices
- Monitor both technical and business metrics
 - Set up proactive alerting
 - Track costs continuously
 - Implement drift detection
 - Maintain historical baselines
 - Regular monitoring review meetings