Zhipu AI — Deep Dive

TL;DR Zhipu AI, now operating internationally as Z.ai, is solidifying its position as a global AI powerhouse. Named to TIME’s "10 Most Influential AI Companies of 2026," Z.ai has successfully navigated the transition from a Tsinghua University spinout to a publicly traded entity on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK: 2513). With the recent open-sourcing of its flagship GLM-5.1 and aggressive pricing strategies aimed at undercutting US rivals like Anthropic, Z.ai is making significant inroads i...