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GLM 5.3: New Chinese AI Surprises by Running Only on Chips from Its Home Country

oglobo29 August 2026 at 08:01

The Chinese startup Z.ai, known in its home country as Zhipu, revealed this week the GLM 5.3 Flash, a new artificial intelligence model that stands out for its very low cost and high performance. The announcement represents another significant advancement by China in the development of AI technologies.

What draws attention to the GLM 5.3 Flash is that the model ran exclusively on Chinese chips, without relying on foreign components. This could represent a new inflection point for the country's advancement in the global artificial intelligence race.

The revelation demonstrates that China continues to exceed expectations in the AI sector, even in the face of technological restrictions imposed by other countries. The development of national chips has been a strategic priority to reduce dependence on foreign technology.

The article is an exclusive piece for subscribers, and full access to the content requires registration on the website. The available information indicates that GLM 5.3 Flash could mark an important moment in China's technological autonomy in the field of artificial intelligence.

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