Overview
- Zhipu AI said it is restricting access to GLM 4.7 after a surge in usage, with most users in the United States and China.
- Baseten’s CEO reported a growing shift by American developers toward GLM 4.7, emphasizing choices based on practical utility rather than origin.
- CNBC’s hands-on test found GLM 4.7 built a China-market tracker faster than U.S. counterparts, though the output was less polished.
- Open or permissive licensing and simple integration are cited as key factors accelerating adoption across development teams.
- Industry observers say the trend challenges perceived U.S. infrastructure moats and raises policy and security questions about reliance on Chinese models.