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GLM 5.2 Challenges Closed AI Models | Durham News

China’s Zhipu AI just dropped GLM 5.2 — an open-source powerhouse that’s now matching Anthropic’s top-tier Opus 4.8 on benchmarks, but for a fraction of the cost. While Zhipu claims its model can rival the secretive Claude Mythos in spotting security flaws, that’s hard to verify since Mythos is off-limits to most. Meanwhile, GLM 5.2’s popularity is exploding, with developers embracing its ability to handle complex tasks like coding and testing — all while giving companies control over their AI infrastructure. With rising AI costs and government restrictions tightening around closed models…

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