Join Alex Atallah, CEO of OpenRouter, a platform transforming AI accessibility for developers and consumers, as he discusses the evolution of local AI models. He dives into the importance of open vs. closed models and how user engagement is crucial for ranking AI performance. Technical hurdles in developing OpenRouter are explored, particularly how Cloudflare has boosted routing speed. Additionally, Alex highlights the emerging standards in AI that could revolutionize the marketplace and shares insights on future challenges, such as semiconductor supply chains.