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17 Sept 20266 Rabiʻ II 1448 AH
OpenRouter's staggering token chart is the AI bubble debate in a single image

OpenRouter's staggering token chart is the AI bubble debate in a single image

OpenRouter has experienced an astonishing increase in token consumption, surging over 25,000% since January 2025, rising from 0.5 to 126.2 trillion tokens. While this figure appears impressive, it reflects more on token-hungry reasoning models and a growing number of unoptimized AI agents that consume tokens at staggering rates. This trend raises questions about actual AI usage, suggesting a potential bubble in the market, prompting decision-makers to reassess their strategies regarding these models.

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