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Stripe to acquire OpenRouter to deepen push into AI models

The deal is aimed at expanding Stripe’s reach beyond payments as it moves further into the market for AI models.

Stripe said it plans to acquire OpenRouter, signaling a push beyond its core payments business into the artificial intelligence model market, CNBC Markets reported.

The announcement comes as Stripe expands its products and capabilities in connection with AI, according to CNBC World.

Details of the acquisition were not provided in the available summaries, but the move underscores Stripe’s broader strategy to develop a foothold in AI services alongside its fintech operations.

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