# Bad Influence story: Stripe acquires OpenRouter, AI model routing platform

Active · 2 articles · 1 source · First reported 11-10 14:18. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/7f60b306-bee0-42b3-8dd1-826fd2631cec

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Latest update (11-10 14:45): Stripe acquires OpenRouter, the AI model routing platform

Overview: Stripe has acquired OpenRouter, according to an announcement from OpenRouter on X. OpenRouter says it is now part of Stripe and that more than 10 million developers and companies use its platform to access multiple AI models and providers, with spend and data policy controls.

OpenRouter says its model and provider neutrality will remain unchanged after the deal. The announcement does not give a purchase price or other terms.

Coverage timeline (newest first):
1. 11-10 14:45 · OpenRouter · [Stripe acquires OpenRouter, the AI model routing platform](https://badinfluence.news/items/ae2wqiamzeaz5tcr8p5h9ev03)
2. 11-10 14:18 · OpenRouter · [Stripe acquires OpenRouter, the AI model routing platform](https://badinfluence.news/items/mcoq9wvorvfqdi8f5pal0msmg)
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