Perplexity has added access to Moonshot’s Kimi K2.6 model for users on its Pro and Max plans. In a LinkedIn post, the company described Kimi K2.6 as a new state-of-the-art open-weight model, making it available as another option within Perplexity’s paid subscriptions.
Key details
- Kimi K2.6 is developed by Moonshot.
- Perplexity says the model is now available to Pro and Max subscribers.
- The company positions Kimi K2.6 as an open-weight model.
- The update expands the set of models available inside Perplexity for paid users.
For small business owners and builders, this means more flexibility when choosing which AI model to use for research, drafting, and workflow support inside one platform. Broader model access can also make it easier to compare performance, cost, and output style without switching tools.
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