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Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu has launched its latest model, GLM-5.1, while simultaneously implementing a second price increase this year as the company seeks to accelerate monetization efforts in the region. The release of the new model comes amid a broader trend of intensifying AI monetization across China, according to Bloomberg.
The new GLM-5.1 model is an open-source release specifically designed for advanced coding tasks. It features a significant capability for autonomous task execution, with the ability to perform up to eight hours of continuous work without intervention. Technical benchmarks suggest the model is highly competitive in software engineering; various initial tests indicate that GLM-5.1 has become a top performer on the SWE-bench Pro benchmark, outperforming models such as GPT-4o and Claude 3 Opus.
The dual announcement of technological advancement and increased service costs has impacted market sentiment. Market analysts noted that Zhipu shares saw upward movement following the news of the second price hike within a single year. While the company highlights the open-source nature of the GLM-5.1 model for developers, its pricing adjustments signal a shift toward more aggressive revenue generation strategies in the competitive AI landscape.
Syndicated by The China Technology Review.
