Openai is putting a spotlight on an under-representative artificial intelligence startup, which believes that the “front line” of China’s race to lead the world in AI is on the “front line”-and not deep.

One in blog post On Wednesday, the company wrote that Beijing-supported Zipu AI made “remarkable progress” in the AI ​​race, as the global competition is on the ramp.

The Zipu AI, established in 2019, is referred to by the domestic media as one of the “AI Tigers” of China – a class of large language models has been seen as a class of Beijing to rival the US and is to reduce its dependence on American technology.,

While Fellow “AI Tiger” Deepsek received a stake of lion’s international focus after releasing its R1 model in January, Openai suggested that the expansion of Zipu outside China and its relations for Beijing is more noticeable.

The startup has raised funds from many local governments, according to the state media. “The Zipu AI leadership is often attached to CCP authorities, including Premier Lee Kiang,” Openi claimed, repaid the price of state-supported investments in startups at more than $ 1.4 billion.

Zipu ai Allegedly The Middle East, United Kingdom, Singapore and Malaysia are offices, and are also running the joint “Innovation Center” projects in Southeast Asia including Indonesia and Vietnam.

They can see the factor Zipu AI playing an important role in China’s “Digital Silk Road” strategy, as it provides AI infrastructure solutions to governments around the world.

Openi said, “The target is to shut down Chinese systems and standards in emerging markets before the US or European rivals showing Chinese AI options,” the target one is responsible, transparent and audited. ”

Zhipu AI did not immediately respond to the request of comment on Openai’s statements. However, last week, Zipu AI President Liu Debing Told reporters The company expected to contribute to China’s AI power in the world.

These objectives represent a threat to Openai, which has been supported by Washington to promote its fundamental model as the world’s Go-Two AI.

During the UAE visit in May, US President Donald Trump announced more than $ 200 billion in commercial deals in the region, including To build a Stargate UAE AI campus By Openai, Oracle, Nvidia And Cisco SystemsIt is expected to be launched in 2026.

Stargate project Abu Dhabi Investment Firm MGX and Japan’s SoftBank is a $ 500 billion AI-focused private sector investment vehicle announced in January.

This month, Openai was also honored $ 200 million contracts To provide the US Department of Defense with Artificial Intelligence Tools, and announced “Openi for the government,

ZHIPU is also asked to work with its domestic army, helping to modernize the Chinese army through advanced artificial intelligence, which saw it couple In January, the unit list of the US Department of Commerce.

The company has Allegedly Started the initial step towards starting an initial public offer. According to this, the price of 20 billion yuan ($ 2.78 billion) is given. Local media report,