Alibaba-Backed Moonshot Unveils Kimi K2: Open-Source AI Model Outperforms ChatGPT and Claude in...
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Moonshot has launched Kimi K2, an open-source language model, claiming it outperforms OpenAI's GPT-4.1 and Anthropic's Claude Opus 4 in coding tasks. Released on GitHub and social media, Kimi K2 is optimized for software development and offers a competitive pricing model, with significantly lower token costs than its rivals. Competitor OpenAI has delayed its open-source model launch, potentially enhancing Kimi K2's appeal in the market. Moonshot allows commercial use with minimal conditions, promoting Kimi K2 as an accessible alternative for developers and startups seeking cost-effective solutions.
Moonshot's new open-source language model, Kimi K2, outperforms competitors like GPT-4.1 and Claude Opus 4 in coding tasks, optimized for software development.
Kimi K2 is available for free with a low-cost token pricing model, making it attractive for budget-sensitive deployments in the growing generative AI market.
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