PerplexityPerplexity has introduced Kimi K2.5, a new open source reasoning model from Moonshot AI, for users on its Pro and Max subscription tiers. The company says the model is hosted on Perplexity’s own inference stack in the US, allowing it to manage performance and security more directly.
Key details:
- Kimi K2.5 is now available to Perplexity Pro and Max subscribers.
- The model comes from Moonshot AI and is described as a state-of-the-art open source reasoning model.
- Perplexity is running the model on its own US-based inference infrastructure.
- According to the company, this setup gives it tighter control over latency, reliability, and user security.
For small business owners and builders, this expands the range of models available inside Perplexity without requiring separate model hosting or infrastructure decisions. It also suggests more emphasis on enterprise-style control over speed, uptime, and data handling within AI search and research workflows.
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