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Stripe is reportedly acquiring AI startup OpenRouter for more than $7 billion

Stripe is acquiring AI startup OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, according to Bloomberg, a significant increase from OpenRouter's latest valuation of $1.3 billion. OpenRouter provides access to over 400 AI models and has eight million users, with its CEO having described the company as "Stripe for AI.

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According to Bloomberg, Stripe is acquiring the AI startup OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, up from a latest valuation of $1.3 billion. OpenRouter offers access to over 400 AI models, has eight million users, and its CEO had described the company as "Stripe for AI." Now that's becoming a reality.

The article Stripe is reportedly acquiring AI startup OpenRouter for more than $7 billion appeared first on The Decoder.

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