Chinese AI models reach 46% usage share among U.S. companies via OpenRouter as costs rise
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Chinese AI models have gained significant traction among U.S. companies, with usage via OpenRouter rising from an average of 11% over the past year to over 30% weekly since February 8, 2025, peaking at 46%. This surge comes as costs for AI services increase, highlighting a notable shift in the competitive landscape of AI model adoption.
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The average across the previous 12 months was just 11%, falling to 4.5% in the first half of 2025.
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