Moonshot, the AI startup behind the Kimi K3 model, has paused new subscriptions following a rapid surge in GPU demand. The company announced on X that demand for the model pushed close to the limits of its current capacity within 48 hours. Current subscribers are unaffected, and new slots will reopen gradually as capacity expands. The decision follows a recent release of the Kimi K3 model, which has attracted significant user interest.
To manage resource allocation, Moonshot is restructuring its subscription model into two tiers. A 'Kimi Membership' will provide access to web, app, and work features, while a separate 'Kimi Code Membership' will focus on programming workflows. The company stated its goal is to distribute computing power more evenly and maintain a stable user experience. This move comes as competitors like Alibaba continue to release new models, including Qwen 3.8, which will be open weight for the first time in a while.
Moonshot’s decision highlights the challenges of scaling AI models while maintaining performance and accessibility. The company’s announcement on X emphasized the need to balance user demand with infrastructure capabilities. The pause in new subscriptions reflects the high computational demands of the Kimi K3 model, which has drawn attention from both users and industry rivals.
Source: thedecoder
