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Zhipu.AI open-sources GLM-4 and GLM-Z1 models with 8x faster inference

Chinese AI company Zhipu.AI has open-sourced its latest GLM-4 and GLM-Z1 models, including a specialized "Rumination" model capable of autonomous web searching and self-verification. The GLM-Z1 inference model boasts up to eight times faster speeds than DeepSeek-R1, achieving 200 tokens per second on consumer GPUs. This release, along with the launch of an international platform Z.ai, signals Zhipu.AI's global ambitions and potential readiness for an IPO. AI

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Zhipu.AI open-sources GLM-4 and GLM-Z1 models with 8x faster inference

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    Zhipu.AI’s Open-Source Power Play: Blazing-Fast GLM Models & Global Expansion Ahead of Potential IPO

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