Daily AI Updates: November 9, 2025

November 9, 2025
Overview

Qubitum releases GPT-QModel v5.4.0 with Intel Xeon and XPU hardware acceleration. Kimi launches K2 Thinking model with expanded reasoning capabilities. GitHub shares offline evaluation pipeline for Copilot MCP servers.

Main Content

  • Qubitum Releases GPT-QModel v5.4.0: Introducing fused hardware acceleration kernels for Intel Xeon CPUs and XPUs using AWQ, with verified compatibility for AMD Epyc processors, while fixing compatibility issues with AWQ MoE models.

  • Kimi Launches K2 Thinking Model: Moonshot AI expands reasoning capabilities by adding thinking tokens and tool-calling steps, now available in the Kimi app and API for enhanced AI-powered development workflows.

  • GitHub Shares Copilot MCP Server Evaluation Pipeline: The offline evaluation pipeline is designed to detect regressions, shorten feedback loops, and create a more reliable AI coding experience for developers.