Zhipu commits to two‑year AGI‑first research, open‑source GLM‑5.2 launch
Zhipu's co‑founder Tang Jie announced a two‑year “Touch High” plan that pivots the company back to pure foundation‑model research, prioritising AGI‑level capabilities over short‑term product revenue. The letter also pledges open‑source releases like GLM‑5.2 under an MIT licence and massive investment in safety‑by‑design, signalling a strategic shift for Chinese AI labs.