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Chinese AI Models Dominate OpenRouter Token Usage

Chinese-developed AI models have become the most heavily used on OpenRouter, the platform that routes requests to many large language models, topping token consumption ahead of rivals. Commenters are reading it as a sign of China's growing competitiveness in open and affordable model offerings, and many expect the rankings to intensify the debate over US and Chinese AI leadership.

Why now: Fresh usage data showing Chinese models overtaking Western rivals is fueling debate about shifting AI dominance.

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