最新报道:China's Zhipu AI has launched a new AI model called "Character GLM" and secured $1.5 billion in funding, aiming to compete with global AI leaders like OpenAI. The Beijing-based company, backed by Alibaba and Tencent, unveiled the model at its first developer conference, showcasing its ability to handle complex tasks like coding and data analysis. Zhipu also announced plans to expand internationally, targeting markets in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The funding will support R&D and talent acquisition as China pushes to become a global AI powerhouse amid tightening US tech restrictions.