AI providers processed 39 quadrillion inference tokens in September, up 7.9x YoY
SuB8u · x · 2026-10-12
AI model providers processed 39 quadrillion inference tokens globally in September 2026, 7.9x the 4.9 quadrillion of September 2025, per Exponential View's AI Investment Brief.
- Volume grew 16% month-over-month on a 3-month average
- The curve steepened sharply from early 2026
- Based on company disclosures, pointing to exponential growth in inference demand
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