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OpenRouter rankings show rising use of open-source and Chinese AI models

OpenRouter, an AI model provider, displays rankings of its most used models, including metrics like token usage and cost. The data indicates a growing trend in the adoption of open-source and Chinese AI models. AI

IMPACT Provides insights into the adoption and popularity of various AI models, highlighting trends in open-source and regional model usage.

RANK_REASON The item discusses usage statistics and trends for models on an AI model provider's platform, which falls under tooling or product usage.

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OpenRouter rankings show rising use of open-source and Chinese AI models

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · ErikJonker ·

    This a great page to view regularly, it shows the most used models on Openrouter, an AI model provider. Tokens, spend, etc, all in graphs. Opensource/openweight

    This a great page to view regularly, it shows the most used models on Openrouter, an AI model provider. Tokens, spend, etc, all in graphs. Opensource/openweights and chinese models are gaining ground. https:// openrouter.ai/rankings # AI # openrouter # rankings