⚡MiniMax released its M3.1 Flash large language model with open weights on October 23, 2026.

What it means

MiniMax, the Beijing-based AI company, has released a new model called M3.1 Flash, presumably a fast, lightweight variant within its M-series lineup. This is an official release announcement, so the core fact is that the model now exists and is available; the note does not include technical specs such as parameter count, benchmarks, or API availability.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

Because the provenance is the primary source (the official release itself), the basic claim that MiniMax released M3.1 Flash is solid. Any details about its architecture or performance are not substantiated by the available item.

How new

Treat as current: no recirculation year is given, so this is a genuinely new release.

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