Chinese AI model GLM-5.2 matches US rival in cybersecurity tests
A Chinese AI model, GLM-5.2 developed by Beijing-based Zhipu AI, has demonstrated competitive performance against US rival Anthropic's Mythos model in cybersecurity tasks, marking what researchers call another 'DeepSeek moment'. Released on June 13, GLM-5.2 outperformed Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 in benchmarking tests conducted by cybersecurity company Semgrep, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. After receiving further instructions, GLM-5.2 matched the US model's capabilities, narrowing the gap between Chinese and American AI in bug-hunting prowess.
Key facts
- Zhipu AI's GLM-5.2 was released on June 13.
- GLM-5.2 beat Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.8 in Semgrep tests.
- The achievement is hailed as another 'DeepSeek moment'.
- GLM-5.2 matched Anthropic's Mythos model after further instructions.
- Semgrep is a cybersecurity company that conducted the benchmarking.
- The Wall Street Journal reported the results.
- Zhipu AI is based in Beijing.
- The competition narrows the AI gap between China and the US.
Entities
Institutions
- Zhipu AI
- Anthropic
- Semgrep
- The Wall Street Journal
Locations
- Beijing
- China
- United States