Investment
Features
FeesSafety
Academy
More
Pluang+

Chinese startup Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3, narrowing gap with top U.S. AI models

Market News
17 Jul 2026
CNBC
View Source
Bearish
pluang ai news

Chinese startup Moonshot AI has introduced Kimi K3, its largest AI model with 2.8 trillion parameters, which narrows the performance gap with leading U.S. AI systems like Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI's GPT 5.6 Sol. While Kimi K3 still trails the very top models overall, it outperforms several other advanced models on benchmarks such as coding and general agent tasks. This launch highlights China's growing AI capabilities amid intensifying competition with the U.S., as Chinese models gain traction globally due to competitive performance and lower costs. The release has also impacted Chinese AI company stocks, reflecting market reactions to the evolving AI landscape.

More News (BABA)

Apple Intelligence AI service approved for launch in China with Alibaba and Baidu partnerships

Apple Intelligence AI service approved for launch in China with Alibaba and Baidu partnerships

Apple's generative AI service, Apple Intelligence, has been approved by China's Cyberspace Administration for launch in the country. The approval follows deals to integrate Alibaba's Qwen AI model and collaboration with Baidu into Apple's operating s...

Market News
Bullish
1 day ago
Apple Intelligence AI approved for launch in China with Alibaba's Qwen integration

Apple Intelligence AI approved for launch in China with Alibaba's Qwen integration

China's regulator has approved Apple Intelligence, Apple's generative AI service, for launch in China through a partnership integrating Alibaba's Qwen AI model into Apple’s operating systems. This collaboration enables AI features like text and image...

Market News
Bullish
1 day ago
Alibaba's Qwen AI model to be integrated into Apple services in China, boosting shares 4% premarket.

Alibaba's Qwen AI model to be integrated into Apple services in China, boosting shares 4% premarket.

Alibaba confirmed that its Qwen AI model will be integrated into Apple's iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS services for users in China, leading to a 4% rise in its U.S.-listed shares in premarket trading. This integration allows users to access advanc...

Market News
Bullish
2 days ago
Pomerantz LLP investigates Alibaba over alleged securities fraud and illegal pharmaceutical sales.

Pomerantz LLP investigates Alibaba over alleged securities fraud and illegal pharmaceutical sales.

Pomerantz LLP is investigating Alibaba Group for potential securities fraud and unlawful business practices following reports that Alibaba illicitly accessed AI technology and failed to prevent illegal pharmaceutical sales on its platform. These alle...

Market News
Bearish
2 days ago
Leveraged ETFs on Alibaba, Meta, Broadcom, and Nvidia surged 17-35% last week amid strong earnings and AI growth.

Leveraged ETFs on Alibaba, Meta, Broadcom, and Nvidia surged 17-35% last week amid strong earnings and AI growth.

Last week, leveraged ETFs linked to Alibaba, Meta, Broadcom, and Nvidia delivered strong gains ranging from 17% to over 34%. Alibaba-focused ETFs led with over 34% returns, driven by positive earnings previews, AI revenue growth, and share buybacks. ...

Market News
Bullish
2 days ago
banner-footerbanner-footer

Invest & Trade with
#1 Award-Winning Investment Super App