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Z.ai Launches GLM-5.3 With Free Security Audits

8/18/2026

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Story summary
  • Zhipu AI, now Z.ai, launched the GLM-5.3 model together with a “Shield of Open Source” initiative on Friday.
  • The initiative provides open-source developers with free security audits, automated code-auditing through ZCode, and free usage quotas.
  • Sensitive offensive features of GLM-5.3 are restricted to verified users under a “Cybersecurity Trusted Access” plan.
  • A layered risk-review system blocks high-risk requests while allowing routine low-risk tasks.