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Moonshot releases Kimi K3 model
Beijing startup Moonshot publicly released the Kimi K3 open-source LLM, which immediately topped Arena's front-end coding capability benchmark.
Xi Jinping addresses WAIC in Shanghai
Chinese President Xi Jinping gave an opening speech at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, emphasizing global cooperation in AI and opposing a 'solo performance' by any country.
Moonshot releases Kimi K3
Beijing-based Moonshot unveils Kimi K3, which immediately tops Arena's leaderboard for front-end coding capability, surprising the U.S. tech industry.
Xi Jinping addresses World AI Conference
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for 'a symphony of global cooperation' in AI development during his opening speech at the annual event in Shanghai, moments after K3's launch.
Zhipu releases GLM-5.2 model
Beijing startup Zhipu (Z.ai) launched its open-source GLM-5.2 model, with near-US performance at lower cost, gaining adoption among global developers.
Zhipu releases GLM-5.2 model
Chinese AI startup Zhipu launches GLM-5.2, an open-source model that gains rapid adoption among global developers for its cost-effectiveness and performance.
Beijing startup Moonshot's open-source Kimi K3 model tops Arena's front-end coding benchmark, signaling a shift where Chinese open-source AI may surpass US closed models. The release, timed with Xi's WAIC speech, intensifies the AI arms race and underscores the impact of US sanctions.
Chinese startup Moonshot dropped Kimi K3 on July 17, instantly claiming the top spot in Arena's front-end coding benchmark. The open-source model is said to outperform proprietary U.S. systems, signaling a shift where Chinese models now lead in practical coding tasks. Industry analysts see this as the year's biggest release, intensifying the global AI race.
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