Kimi Visual Thinking Model K1 is an AI model built on reinforcement learning technology, natively supporting end-to-end image understanding and Chain of Thought techniques while extending its capabilities beyond mathematics into more fundamental scientific disciplines. In benchmark assessments of foundational science subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry, the K1 model outperforms global benchmark models. The release of the K1 model signifies a breakthrough in AI's visual understanding and reasoning capabilities, especially in processing image information and addressing fundamental scientific questions.