Kimi K3 License Breakdown: Non-Commercial Limits for Firms Over $20M Revenue
natolambert · x · 2026-07-27
Nathan Lambert analyzed the license for the Kimi K3 model. Although inspired by the MIT license, it is distinctly non-commercial.
Specifically, any company making over $20 million in annual revenue must secure a specific commercial deal to use it. Additionally, products with over 100 million users or $20 million in monthly revenue must display attribution for Kimi K3.
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