China's Moonshot launches world's largest open-weight AI model
Chinese firms including Moonshot, Z.ai, and MiniMax are challenging US dominance by releasing powerful, cost-effective AI models.
The Business Standard19 July 2026, 10:50 AM6 readsAMP
Chinese startups such as Moonshot, Z.ai, and MiniMax are rolling out increasingly sophisticated AI models at significantly reduced costs. These developments are effectively challenging the long-standing Western assumption that Chinese developers lag behind their American counterparts by several months.
