Moonshot AI has announced the release of Kimi k1.5 on its web platform, marking a significant update to its AI assistant capabilities. This version introduces several advanced features aimed at improving accessibility and functionality for users across various domains.
🚀 Introducing Kimi k1.5 – Now on Web https://t.co/7YeIld97BT!
— Kimi.ai (@Kimi_Moonshot) January 25, 2025
We’re excited to announce the launch of Kimi 1.5 on the web! We've also rolled out English support (still fine-tuning). Check out the easy model-switching in the image below.
🔧 Key Features:
🔹 Completely FREE… pic.twitter.com/CrdCxsoXzz
The New Feature: Kimi k1.5 on the Web
Kimi k1.5 is now accessible via the web, offering free and unlimited usage. Key enhancements include:
- Real-time web search across over 100 websites.
- The ability to analyze up to 50 files simultaneously, including PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and images.
- Advanced Chain of Thought (CoT) reasoning at no cost.
- Improved image understanding that extends beyond basic text extraction.
Additionally, English language support has been introduced, although it is still undergoing fine-tuning.
This release also highlights a seamless model-switching feature, making it easier for users to toggle between different functionalities. A mobile version of Kimi is expected to follow soon.
About Moonshot
Moonshot AI, a Beijing-based tech company founded by Zhilin Yang (a CMU PhD and AI researcher), has positioned itself as a leader in AI innovation. Known for its focus on long-context processing and multimodal reasoning, Moonshot AI's Kimi models have consistently pushed the boundaries of large language model (LLM) capabilities. Kimi k1.5 builds on this legacy with state-of-the-art performance in both long and short CoT reasoning tasks, rivaling models like GPT-4o and Claude Sonnet 3.5.
Kimi k1.5: The Multimodal Reasoning Model
— Kimi.ai (@Kimi_Moonshot) January 26, 2025
- Available now on https://t.co/7YeIld97BT 🦄
💡 What can Kimi k1.5 do?
🔹 Image to Code: Convert images into structured code and insights
🔹 GeoGuessr: Identify and pinpoint locations in geography games like a pro 🌍
🔹 Visual… pic.twitter.com/LEnTC4zZRL
By offering these features for free, Moonshot AI is positioning itself as a competitive alternative to leading AI platforms like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. The inclusion of English support also signals an effort to expand its user base beyond Chinese-speaking markets.
How to Access Kimi k1.5
Users can access Kimi k1.5 through the official website (kimi.ai). The interface supports direct interaction via text input and file uploads for analysis. The platform's user-friendly design ensures that even those unfamiliar with advanced AI tools can utilize its features effectively.
