Chinese start-up MiniMax has launched M3, an AI model with a redesigned architecture that reduces computational needs by up to 95%, enhancing efficiency and response speeds.
The company has not revealed the size of M3
Jun 01, 2026
03:15 pm
What's the storyChinese artificial intelligence start-up, MiniMax, has launched its flagship AI model, M3.
The Shanghai-based company introduced the new model today as part of its expansion into coding agents and automated workflows.
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