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Zhipu AI launches "Touch High" plan for AGI, plans 15B yuan listing

Zhipu AI has announced its "Touch High" plan, a two-year initiative focused on achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) by concentrating on long-range tasks, autonomous agent systems, and self-training capabilities. The company also revealed plans to raise 15 billion yuan for an A-share listing to fund continued research, infrastructure, talent, and safety governance. This move signifies a shift for Chinese AI firms towards foundational breakthroughs rather than immediate application monetization, amidst a global surge in AGI development. AI

IMPACT Signals a strategic shift in China's AI industry towards foundational AGI research and significant investment in core capabilities.

RANK_REASON Major funding announcement and strategic plan from a leading Chinese AI company. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Zhipu AI launches "Touch High" plan for AGI, plans 15B yuan listing

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 English(EN) · WDSEGA ·

    Zhipu AI Launches 'Touch High' Plan for AGI: Long-Range Tasks, Autonomous Agents, and a 15B Yuan A-S

    <h2> 智谱发布「摸高计划」冲刺AGI:聚焦长程任务与自治智能体,拟募资150亿登陆A股 </h2> <p>2026年7月12日,智谱AI创始人唐杰发布内部信,宣布未来两年启动"Touch High计划"(摸高计划),聚焦四大方向直指AGI高地,同时披露拟募资150亿元登陆A股的计划。这一消息标志着中国大模型厂商从应用变现转向更底层的通用智能突破。</p> <h3> 四大方向:不追求短期变现 </h3> <p>摸高计划的四大核心方向为:</p> <ol> <li> <strong>长程任务</strong>:让AI模型能够处理需要多步骤、长时间跨度才能…