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Open-Source AI Is a Trap: Why Kimi K3’s ‘Free’ Model Will Cost You More Than You Think

Kimi K3’s open-weight release isn’t a free lunchโ€”it’s a cost shift from API fees to infrastructure. The real battle is no longer about model parameters; it’s about who can afford to run the model, who can embed it into workflows, and who can secure it. For product managers, this means open-source is a trap if you treat it as a shortcut. The winners will build systems, not wrappers.