Experts say exploiting Anthropic’s Fable isn’t how Kimi K3 got so good

TechCrunch · 1 month ago · 5 ● 74 sources

White House science advisor Michael Kratsios alleged that Chinese AI company Moonshot copied Anthropic's Fable model to create Kimi K3, but AI researchers say distillation alone couldn't produce such capabilities in the timeframe available since Fable's July 1st public release. Experts suggest Kimi K3's strength likely comes from reinforcement learning techniques and possibly access to advanced Nvidia chips through unofficial channels, rather than simple model distillation. The allegations highlight tensions over technology transfer and export controls, though questions remain about the specific evidence behind the claims.