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MiniMax releases top-ranking open-weight AI video model
The Decoder China's MiniMax H3 is the first open model to top an AI video ranking
Chinese startup MiniMax released the weights for its H3 video model, making it the first open-weight model to lead a major AI video generation ranking.
Why it matters
This gives creators and developers free access to a top-tier video generation tool, reducing reliance on expensive, closed-source alternatives.
Latest brief · Aug 3, 2026