Everything You Need to Know About Kimi K3, the Latest Model From China to Shake Up AI

Here's how the web reacted to Kimi K3's performance, politics, and how it changes the AI race.

Marty Swant and Alex Kantrowitz

Jul 20, 2026

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Marty Swant

I'm a journalist covering tech/marketing/policy for NYT, Fast Company, Inc., Big Technology, Transformer, & more. (Previously was on staff at Digiday, Forbes, Adweek, and the AP.) Born in MN, I’m now in NYC with my wife Emily & our dog, Willoughby.