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China just erased America's AI lead
China's Moonshot AI released Kimi K3, an open-weight AI model that outperformed leading U.S. models like Anthropic's Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol in coding tests while costing 40% less. The model's rapid advancement challenges U.S. AI leadership and could disrupt market dynamics by offering a cheaper, customizable alternative to premium American systems.
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