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American AI coding agents are impressive. But so are China’s
CNBC tested Chinese AI startup Zhipu's new coding tool. It's just as impressive as American AI coding agents.
TL;DR
- Zhipu AI's GLM 4.7 coding tool is gaining buzz among US developers.
- The tool's user base is primarily concentrated in the United States and China.
- This indicates a potential breakout moment for Chinese AI models in the US market.
- The article contrasts Zhipu's performance with American AI coding tools like Replit and Claude Code.
- One test involved Zhipu building a tracker for Chinese public companies, which was quick but less polished.
- Independent sources confirm Zhipu's GLM 4.7 is gaining recognition in the US, though reviews are mixed.
- Tuhin Srivastava of Baseten, a platform monitoring AI usage, is testing the model.