OpenRouter data show global AI model calls totaled 129 tln tokens in the week Sep. 14-20, up 1.57% WoW. Chinese AI models logged 67.46 tln tokens, +10.28% WoW; US models 14.21 tln, -34.7% WoW. Chinese models have outpaced US for 21 consecutive weeks and occupy four of the top five weekly slots. DeepSeek V4.1-Flash rose to No. 1 with 15.8 tln tokens, up 219% WoW.

2026-09-21

OpenRouter data show global AI model calls totaled 129 tln tokens in the week Sep. 14-20, up 1.57% WoW. Chinese AI models logged 67.46 tln tokens, +10.28% WoW; US models 14.21 tln, -34.7% WoW. Chinese models have outpaced US for 21 consecutive weeks and occupy four of the top five weekly slots. DeepSeek V4.1-Flash rose to No. 1 with 15.8 tln tokens, up 219% WoW.