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   Brief

   Moonshot AI Targets $2 Billion in Annualised Revenue by Year-End

   Moonshot AI is targeting $2 billion in annualised revenue by year-end, driven by strong usage and commercial growth from its open-weight Kimi K3 model.

   By Shivangi Yadav12 September 20262 min read
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   AI

   This Free AI Became The Most Used On The Internet

   GLM 5.3 Flash explained, the free open AI model that gained massive usage through OpenRouter with efficient design, low costs, and powerful features.

   By Nihal Singh1 September 20266 min read
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   Brief

   Who Built Ox Alpha? Mystery AI Model Sparks Speculation After OpenRouter Debut

   Ox Alpha, a free stealth AI model on OpenRouter, is drawing attention for coding and agentic work while its anonymous developer fuels online speculation.

   By Shivangi Yadav24 August 20262 min read
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   AI

   Stripe Acquires OpenRouter in Reported $7.5B AI Infrastructure Deal

   Stripe is acquiring OpenRouter in a reported $7.5 billion deal, expanding beyond payments into AI model routing, token spending and developer infrastructure.

   By Shivangi Yadav20 August 20264 min read

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   Brief

   Stripe Reportedly Agrees to OpenRouter Acquisition Above $7 Billion

   Stripe reportedly finalised an acquisition agreement for OpenRouter worth more than $7 billion after talks to buy the fast-growing AI gateway startup this year.

   By Shivangi Yadav17 August 20261 min read
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   Brief

   OpenRouter Reaches $1.3 Billion Valuation After Rapid Growth Surge

   OpenRouter has crossed a $1.3 billion valuation within a year as demand for AI model access platforms continues to rise. The company’s rapid expansion highlights growing interest in AI…

   By Shivangi Yadav28 May 20262 min read