What Are Tokens and Temperature in AI Models?

What Are Tokens and Temperature in AI Models? Practical guidance for managers and engineers who need predictable, cost-aware, and useful AI outputs. Last reviewed: May 16, 2026 Opening When people start working with AI models, they often focus on the model name first. Is Claude Opus better than Claude Sonnet? Should I use Gemini, Llama, Gemma, or Qwen? Which model is best for coding, summarization, security analysis, or business reporting? Those are valid questions, but two s...