China’s AI startup Moonshot is reportedly in discussions with Microsoft, Amazon and Google about revenue sharing tied to its “K3” offering, according to multiple outlets citing unnamed sources. The talks center on how proceeds from the technology or related services would be split among the parties.
Moonshot is described as a company founded in 2023 by AI researcher Yang Zhilin, who trained at Carnegie Mellon. Coverage also notes that it has backing from major Chinese technology firms, including cloud computing provider Alibaba. One outlet frames a potential agreement as a potential first large revenue-sharing deal between a Chinese AI company and a major US cloud provider, while other sources focus on the existence of negotiations and the involvement of the three US technology groups.
The reporting does not provide deal terms, timing, or whether an agreement has been reached, and details appear limited to what sources say are ongoing discussions.
