Alibaba-Backed Moonshot Releases Kimi K2: A Low-Cost AI Model That Outperforms GPT-4.1 and Claude in Coding

Jul 15, 2025 · 4 min read · In a bold move shaking up the global AI landscape, Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI has released its latest large language model — Kimi K2 — which is not only open source and budget-friendly but also outperforms major rivals like OpenAI's GPT-4.1 a...