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AI IntelligenceAug 21, 2026AI Intelligence
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GLM-5.3 tops the open-model rankings and undercuts rivals on price, but its release is delayed: Z.ai's GLM-5.3 scored 60 points on...

The Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, tying Kimi K3 for first among open models and beating its predecessor GLM-5.2 by seven points. The model also undercuts rivals on price, according to the report.

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GLM-5.3 tops the open-model rankings and undercuts rivals on price, but its release is delayed: Z.ai's GLM-5.3 scored 60 points on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, tying Kimi K3 for first among open models and beating its predecessor GLM-5.2 by seven points. The model also undercuts rivals on price, according to the report.