Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI is reportedly seeking up to $1 billion in a new funding round, potentially boosting its valuation to $18 billion. The company, known for its Kimi chatbot, has not disclosed the investors involved in this round. Previously, Moonshot AI raised $500 million last year, valuing it at $4.3 billion, and an additional $700 million in February, increasing its valuation to $10 billion with participation from Alibaba and Tencent.