Yann LeCun: Open Source Key to AI, Kimi Impressive
ylecun · x · 2026-07-18
Yann LeCun shared and commented on discussions regarding the Kimi model, highlighting two main points: 1. **Open source is an unstoppable trend**: Just as the "ungovernability" and openness of Linux and the internet drove their success, open-weight AI foundation models are destined for the same outcome. 2. **Kimi is highly capable**: The cited author notes that Kimi's performance cannot be simply dismissed as "distillation." Its performance in agentic coding sessions is now on par with the best public models from Q1 2026. However, the model is extremely token-hungry, meaning actual running costs might not be trivial.
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