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MiniMax Releases M3.1 Flash: Higher Scores, Half the Cost

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MiniMax released the reasoning model M3.1 Flash on October 20, 2026. According to The Decoder, the model scored 42 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, up 13 points from its predecessor M3's 29; the cost per task dropped to about $0.22, less than half of the previous generation. So far this event has only one report, with no other developments or controversy.

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  1. The Decoder
    MiniMax M3.1 Flash shows China's AI price race has no floor in sight

    MiniMax has released the reasoning model M3.1 Flash, scoring 42 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, up 13 points from M3's 29, with per-task cost cut to about $0.22, less than half of its predecessor.

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