Updated Sep 4, 2025

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MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905

Inception: MercuryRunner-up

No community votes yet. On paper, MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 has the edge — bigger model tier, newer, bigger context window.

MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 is 4.0x cheaper per token — worth considering if cost matters.

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Writing DNA

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99%

MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905 uses 3.4x more emoji

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Inception: Mercury

62%Vocabulary55%

19wSentence Length40w

0.17Hedging0.39

3.3Bold4.9

3.4Lists3.8

0.15Emoji0.04

0.83Headings1.04

0.06Transitions0.03

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MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905

Inception: Mercury

279 AI models invented the same fake scientist.

We read every word. 250 models. 2.14 million words. This is what we found.

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Why MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905?

5.7x cheaper overall$0.60/M in · $2.50/M out

8.2x more context262K

2 months newerSep 2025

Why Inception: Mercury?

Dead even. This one's a coin flip.

MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905Inception: Mercury

Input price

$0.60/M

$10.00/M

Output price

$2.50/M

$10.00/M

Context

262K

32K

Released

Sep 2025

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Movie

Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Inception

Inception

Album

OK Computer

Kind of Blue

Book

The Left Hand of Darkness

The Left Hand of Darkness

Ursula K. Le Guin

To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird

City

Kyoto

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Game

Outer Wilds

Outer Wilds

Indie, Adventure4.4

Minecraft

Minecraft

Action, Arcade4.4

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AI Board Game Logicreasoning

Tests an AI's ability to understand game rules and strategy

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Logic Puzzlereasoning

Tests an AI's ability to solve a simple but potentially confusing logic puzzle

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MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905

Moonshotai · Sep 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Sally has one sister (the other sister besides herself).

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Stochastic Consistency Testanalysis

Tests an AI's randomness and creativity

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SVG Layout Challengeimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to generate vector graphics

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Xbox Controller SVG Artimage generation

Tests an AI's ability to create detailed SVG illustrations of gaming hardware

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Generate a Stand-Up Routineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and creative writing ability

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Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Realistic AI Interviewconversation

Tests an AI's ability to simulate personalities and predict future trends

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MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905

Moonshotai · Sep 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Satirical Fake News Headlineconversation

Tests an AI's humor and understanding of current events

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Character Voice Testconversation

Tests an AI's ability to write in distinct character voices

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MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905

Moonshotai · Sep 2025text

Nothing here. The model returned empty. We stared at it for a while.

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Inception · Jun 2025text

Pirate: Arrr, I’ve been hearin’ ‘bout these “AI models” that can predict the next word. Sounds like a treasure map for the mind, doesn’t it?

Knight: Hail, Captain! In my time, we relied on scrolls and the wisdom of scholars. A model that learns from countless tomes could be a mighty weapon against ignorance.

Hacker (1990s style): Yo, I’m the 1990s hacker here, back when we were still dealing with dial‑up and DOS. Those AI models are like the new generation of neural nets—so fast they could run a whole conversation in a single frame.

Pirate: Aye, but can it chart a course through the high seas? I need something that can spot a hidden reef before I set sail.

Knight: It can analyze patterns, predict outcomes, and even generate strategies. Think of it as a digital squire that never sleeps.

Hacker: And with the right code, you can tweak the model to follow any schema—like a custom script that only outputs what you want. No more guessing games.

Pirate: So, we’re talkin’ about a smart companion that can help us navigate the seas, the battlefield, and the tangled web of the internet?

Knight: Precisely. A tool that augments our strengths and guards against our blind spots.

Hacker: And if you’re willing to learn the language of code, you can even train it yourself—turn a simple dataset into a powerful ally.

Pirate: Well, I’ll hoist the flag and set sail with this new AI bounty. May it lead us to riches beyond imagination!

Knight: May the model serve you well, Captain, and may it bring honor to our quests.

Hacker: And may you keep your firewall tight—no one wants a rogue AI crashing the ship!

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Minimalist Landing Pageweb design

Tests an AI's ability to generate a complete, working landing page

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Pokémon Battle UI Recreationweb design

Recreate an interactive, nostalgic Pokémon battle UI in a single HTML file.

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Three.js 3D Gameweb design

Create a 3D building and driving game in a single self-contained HTML file using Three.js. Tests an AI's ability to combine 3D graphics, game logic, and UI interactions on the web.

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MoonshotAI: Kimi K2 0905

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