Real-time LLM monitoring offers immediate detection of issues as they occur, typically within seconds or minutes, making it particularly valuable for detecting critical issues related to AI safety and reliability. This approach integrates directly with the LLM inference pipeline, creating a streaming data architecture that captures outputs, analyzes them, and potentially triggers alerts or interventions within milliseconds or seconds. In contrast, batch monitoring is the scheduled collection and analysis of model interactions over defined time periods, focusing on identifying patterns, trends, and systemic issues rather than individual problematic responses. Batch monitoring excels at detecting subtle patterns that might not be apparent in individual interactions, providing a comprehensive view across large datasets. The choice between real-time and batch monitoring approaches depends on the specific use case, with real-time systems often dealing with higher false positive rates due to limited context and the need for quick decisions.