TechWhy China Is Giving Away Its Best AI Models

Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has put Silicon Valley on alert, with the Chinese model allegedly matching top US systems at far lower cost. By releasing its weights for free, Moonshot is challenging closed American models. Open-weight releases can attract developers and create an ecosystem, while companies earn through cloud access, infrastructure, chips, and support.

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TThe Verge★★★☆☆2026-07-27 16:51Original