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Stripe Buys OpenRouter for AI Economy | India News

Stripe just dropped $7.5 billion to buy OpenRouter, the AI model marketplace that lets developers shop for the best AI brains like a universal remote. This move mirrors Stripe’s core mission—simplifying complex transactions—but now for AI. With OpenRouter, businesses can route their AI spending intelligently, optimizing token use and cutting costs. As companies shift from reckless “tokenmaxxing” to smart allocation, platforms like this are becoming essential. Stripe is building the economic backbone of AI, making it easier for businesses to navigate the messy, multi-model landscape without…

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