IS GLM 5.2, Kimi 2.7 still worth it?
Summary
A discussion questioning whether older AI models like GLM 5.2 and Kimi 2.7 remain relevant for coding now that newer models such as Kimi K3, Qwen 3.8 Max, and DeepSeek V4 Pro are arriving.
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