When you use Fostr, you’ll usually notice that responses come back quickly. However, because Fostr is powered by advanced AI models and works across different contexts, you may occasionally see responses take a little longer. This article explains why response time can vary, and what you should expect as a normal experience.
Why Response Time Can Vary
There are several factors that can influence how quickly Fostr responds:
- Context Complexity
- Simple questions (e.g., asking about a single fact) are processed almost instantly.
- More complex questions that require combining information across multiple sources, reasoning through logic, or retrieving detailed records will naturally take more time.
- This is similar to how tools like ChatGPT or other LLMs sometimes “think” for 10–25 seconds when responding to more advanced queries.
- AI Model Processing
- Different models and workloads may be handling your request.
- Some tasks require deeper processing, especially when referencing long or complex data sources.
- Network and Connection
- Your local internet connection plays a big role in perceived speed. Poor Wi‑Fi, network congestion, or VPN use can add noticeable latency.
- System Load
- While rare, high demand on the AI model or integration services may introduce short delays.
What Is “Normal”
- Most of the time: Responses should appear nearly instantly with only a 1–3 second delay.
- Occasionally: You might see a slightly longer pause, typically less than 10 seconds.
- Rarely: For complex queries (cross‑referencing records, summarizing long documents, or analyzing multiple systems), it may take 15–25 seconds. This is expected behavior based on the processing being performed.
In other words, short pauses are part of the AI’s reasoning process, not an error.
How to Improve Your Experience
While some variability is normal, here are steps you can take to keep things as fast as possible: