# China's Kimi K3 Is Coming for Opus 4.8

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Published: 2026-07-19T20:08:02+00:00
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## Resource

Jaeden and Conor break down Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 — China's newest open-source model that's reportedly closing in on Opus 4.8. They dig into how the latest Chinese models stack up against their American rivals, what the open-source surge means for enterprises, and how regulation on both sides could steer where AI goes next. ▶ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SsYH3_KYncg 🤖 Try AI Box: https://aibox.ai 🎓 Conor's AI Course: https://www.ai-mindset.ai/courses 💬 Jaeden's AI Business Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Moonshot AI and Kimi K3 03:17 Chinese vs. American Models 05:23 Regulation's Impact on AI 08:49 Understanding AI Capabilities 11:12 Closing Thoughts See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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