The 744B Parameter Giant: How GLM-5 and Domestic Chips Redefine the Global AI Order

On February 11, 2026, the global AI landscape changed forever. Zhipu AI—one of China’s "AI Tigers"—unveiled GLM-5, a model that marks the end of the era of American monopoly on frontier AI.In this deep-dive episode, we explore:• Architectural Innovation: A look at how DeepSeek Sparse Attention (DSA) and 744B parameters allow for massive scale with high efficiency.• Coding & Agents: Why GLM-5 is being called a "generational leap" for autonomous systems engineering and multi-step task execution.• The Sanction Paradox: How Zhipu and Huawei’s Ascend chips managed to produce a world-class model despite restricted access to high-end GPUs.• The AGI Debate: Is scaling still the primary path to AGI? We analyze Zhipu's claims against Western competitors.Join the conversation: 🌐 Check out our full analysis: neuralintel.org 🐦 Join the community on X: @neuralintelorg