CNBC January 26, 2026
Key Points
– CNBC tested the Chinese AI startup Zhipu’s new coding tool, and found it just as impressive as American AI coding agents.
– AI insiders told CNBC that Zhipu’s GLM 4.7 model is gaining recognition in the U.S., though reviews are mixed.
– CNBC speaks with one of the builders testing the model Monday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
There’s a new Chinese model gaining buzz among developers: Zhipu AI’s GLM 4.7. That in itself is not new, but what did catch our attention was where it’s becoming popular: the U.S., our own turf.
I first spotted Zhipu’s post on WeChat, announcing that the new coding tool was seeing so much demand, it would start limiting access. A year...
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