Open-Weight Model Challenge: Qwen3.8-Max, Kimi K3, and MiniMax H3

Alibaba's Qwen3.8-Max (2.4T params, $2/M input tokens) and Moonshot's Kimi K3 set new benchmarks. Qwen3.8-Max open weights confirmed for next week. MiniMax H3 offers open-weight video+audio model. Qwen3.8-27B runs locally on 17GB RAM. New Japan-specific model Sakana Namazu (based on Kimi K2.6) enters the space.