Kimi by Moonshot in 2026: K3, K2.6, K2.7-Code and Agents for Managers
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Can an open-source Chinese model beat the closed flagships from OpenAI and Anthropic on availability? Based on our independent testing, the new Kimi K3 (released July 16, 2026) took 2nd place out of 47 models. The only model above it is GPT-5.6 Sol, which is blocked in restricted markets – which makes Kimi K3 the strongest model available without a VPN in markets where the Western flagships are restricted.
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