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Xiaomi and MiniMax Disrupt AI Hierarchy: New Models Challenge GPT-5.2 with Superior Cost Efficiency
Xiaomi has unveiled the 1-trillion parameter MiMo-V2-Pro, while MiniMax released the self-evolving M2.7 model. Both models demonstrate performance levels comparable to GPT-5.2 but at a significantly lower operational cost. These developments signal a major leap for Chinese AI capabilities in 2026, likely triggering a global price war and a shift in the AI hierarchy.