Z.ai shares surge 8% on new AI model running only on Chinese chips
Chinese AI firm Z.ai saw its shares rise 8% after announcing a new model, GLM-5.3-Flash, which it claims runs entirely on domestic Chinese semiconductors. The move highlights China's push for technological self-sufficiency amid ongoing U.S. chip export restrictions.
Why it matters
The successful deployment of AI models on domestic hardware could signal a significant shift in the global AI supply chain and reduce reliance on Western technology.
BEIJING — Chinese artificial intelligence company Z.ai released a new model Wednesday that the company claims uses entirely homegrown semiconductors to operate.
The article presents the company's claims alongside expert analysis and context regarding U.S. restrictions.
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