STATE OF AI

Summary from the TLDR AI newsletter

This year was a turning point in the real-world use of large language models. The field shifted from single-pass pattern generation to multi-step deliberation inference. The shift up folded so fast that our understanding of how these models have been used in practice has lagged behind. This study leverages the OpenRouter platform to analyze over 100 trillion tokens of real-world AI interactions to see how the technology is being used in the real world. The way developers and end-users have been engaging with AI is complex and multifaceted. The study shows how a data-driven understanding of usage can inform better design and deployment.