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China’s OpenAI rival Zhipu debuts in Hong Kong after US$558 mil IPO
Zhipu, founded in 2019 by researchers from China’s Tsinghua University, is celebrated as a pioneer in the nation’s AI industry. It is backed by Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd. and …
