Claude Code Gets Auto Mode, Stripe Acquires OpenRouter for Up to $10B
Anthropic rolled out auto mode by default for Claude Code on Pro, Max, and Team plans starting August 14, replacing manual tool-call approvals with a classifier model that screens actions for safety. In an internal Anthropic study, the classifier flagged 937 of 1,053 planted dangerous commands, outperforming human reviewers who missed 143 of the same threats. Separately, Stripe confirmed on August 19 the closure of its acquisition of OpenRouter, an AI model-routing service connecting developers to over 400 models via a single API, with reported deal values ranging from $7 billion to over $10 billion. The price represents roughly six times OpenRouter's $1.3 billion valuation from a funding round just three months prior in May 2026. Stripe has indicated its interest lies in processing AI token spend as a new payment category, though OpenRouter's API, pricing, and model catalog remain unchanged for now.
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