OpenRouter and Hugging Face: sticky aggregators will drive more M&A in 2026
annbordetsky · x · 2026-08-27
Ann Bordetsky argues it's not just about open source — aggregators with sticky communities are strategic assets in the AI ecosystem. She names OpenRouter and Hugging Face, both combining mindshare, dev brand, community and distribution, and predicts more M&A targeting such aggregators in 2026.
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