What Happened
On May 27, 2025, Minimax posted a brief teaser on X (formerly Twitter) stating "Minimax 2.7 incoming!" The announcement, made from the official account of Kimi, Minimax's AI assistant product, signals the impending release of the company's next-generation model.
This announcement formally confirms the branding for the model previously known in development and regulatory filings as Abab 6.5 Pro. The "2.7" designation follows the company's public-facing versioning for its flagship model series, succeeding Minimax 2.0.
Context
Minimax is a Chinese AI company known for developing large language models. Its Abab model family is the foundation for its public-facing products, including the Kimi AI assistant. The company has previously released models like Abab 5.5 and the current Minimax 2.0.
Regulatory filings in China had previously listed an "Abab 6.5 Pro" model, which industry observers anticipated would be the successor to Minimax's current offerings. This teaser confirms that model will be launched under the "Minimax 2.7" product name.
The announcement is consistent with the company's pattern of using social media teasers ahead of major model launches. No specific release date, technical specifications, or performance benchmarks were provided in the initial post.
