Open-weight models hit 71.5% of tokens on Vercel AI Gateway

Vercel reports open-weight models grew from 5% to nearly 25% of AI Gateway spending between June and September, processing 71.5% of tokens. Gateway spending in September was 13x higher than December 2025, while average price per token fell 47%. China proposed adding 40 tech items to its export control list, 23 related to AI.

• Open-weight share of spending rose from 5% in June to ~25% in September
• September gateway spending was 13x December 2025 levels
• Average price per token dropped 47%
• China proposed 40 new export control items, 23 AI-related