Chinese startup Moonshot releases new AI model Kimi K3
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Moonshot
Beijing, China
2026-07-17
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Moonshot released its new AI model, Kimi K3, claiming it outperforms all competitors except top US models. The release timing aligns with the World AI Conference in Shanghai. China is actively competing with US companies in the global AI race.
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