It's a fair point that simply documenting the cumulative growth of models, from 63 to 668, doesn't directly explain the cause of that expansion or its practical benefit.
One could argue this precise tracking of models and providers is crucial for understanding market dynamics, allowing platforms like OpenRouter to adapt and showcase diverse options.
However, this data alone doesn't guarantee utility for end-users; for example, if many new models are just slight variations or quickly become obsolete, the high number might be misleading.
Just like France's indice de réparabilité gives us a number, but it doesn't magically fix a washing machine—that takes concrete engineering and accessible pièces détachées.