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A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turf
A new Chinese AI model, GLM-5.2 from Z.ai, is gaining attention for its competitive capabilities and lower cost compared to US models like those from Anthropic and OpenAI. The model has risen in usage on platforms like OpenRouter and drawn praise from tech executives, sparking debates about China's progress in AI and US regulatory risks.
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