OpenAI says Zhipu AI accelerates China’s global efforts to challenge US tech dominance
The Beijing-based start-up is racing to secure clients in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, the ChatGPT maker says

In a post on Wednesday, the ChatGPT maker, which has previously urged Washington to support US companies in their competition with Chinese rivals, said Zhipu represented “China’s answer” to OpenAI’s international initiative.
Zhipu represented the nation’s “hopes of building a self-reliant, globally competitive AI ecosystem that rivals America’s and lessens dependence on American tech”, OpenAI said.
“The goal is to lock Chinese systems and standards into emerging markets before US or European rivals can, while showcasing a ‘responsible, transparent and audit-ready’ Chinese AI alternative.”
Zhipu did not immediately reply to a request for comment on Thursday.
