The cow comes home: China’s Internet celebrates Z.ai claiming ownership of Ox Alpha

Business Insider | 27-08-2026 06:45am |

Chinese AI startup Z.ai has revealed that the mysterious Ox Alpha model, which appeared on OpenRouter and OpenCode on August 20, was a disguised preview of its new GLM-5.3-Flash model. The company stated that it tested the model anonymously to gather user feedback, and it quickly became popular. Chinese internet users celebrated the news, praising the startup's use of domestic AI chips and its breakthrough in the global AI landscape.

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