Moonshot’s Kimi 3: China’s Largest Open AI Model Expected to Rival Anthropic’s Opus 4.8

Moonshot, a Chinese AI company, is preparing to release Kimi 3, its largest open AI model yet. According to the Financial Times, Kimi 3 will have between 2 trillion and 3 trillion parameters, making it the biggest open model from China. It is expected to close the gap with Western frontier models like Anthropic’s Opus 4.8. Parameters are like the model’s knowledge switches—more generally means better understanding and smarter responses.

This matters because open models are free for anyone to use and improve, unlike closed models restricted to paying customers. Kimi 3 could make advanced AI tools more accessible globally, especially in regions where Western models are restricted or unavailable.

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