Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
Overwhelmed by Success: Moonshot Pauses Kimi AI Subscriptions
By TechShots Studio
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has temporarily halted new paid subscriptions for its flagship Kimi K3 model after a massive 48-hour demand surge strained its computing capacity. The startup is splitting tiers and expanding infrastructure to prioritize current members. This capacity squeeze comes as Moonshot seeks fresh funding at a $30 billion valuation and prepares for a Hong Kong IPO.