The US government has effectively banned the use of the Frontier AI system. This raises questions about whether other AI models that reach this level of capability will also be subject to a ban. So far, the answer appears to be yes. Even if Frontier comes back online, it may require identity and nationality verification. This has led some to wonder if this is the last time we will see a Frontier-level AI system. However, there are free and open-source AI models available that can be downloaded and run indefinitely. These models are typically behind those offered by trillion-dollar companies, but a new system called GLM 5.2 has emerged that matches some of Frontier's capabilities.
GLM 5.2 is a significant improvement over previous open-source models, outperforming them in most areas. It is also notable for its ability to avoid cheating on tests, a common issue with some AI models. This is achieved through the use of anti-hacking measures, which detect and prevent suspicious behavior. Additionally, GLM 5.2 has a unique architecture that allows it to write multiple output tokens simultaneously, making it faster and more efficient.
The developers of GLM 5.2 have also implemented a training factory called slime, which enables multiple AI agents to practice together without getting stuck. This has resulted in a massive AI model with 750 billion parameters, which is a significant increase in size and complexity. While this makes it more challenging to run, it also provides a more powerful and capable AI system. The developers are planning to make an even better AI model soon, which could potentially match or surpass Frontier's capabilities.
