GLM-5.2 tops open models, Claude Tag debuts in Slack
New open model GLM-5.2 beats benchmarks; Claude Tag lets you @AI in Slack
Zvi's AI #174 covers several key developments. GLM-5.2, developed by Zhipu AI, claims the title of best open model, particularly for agents requiring full local or private execution. It is expensive for its class but offers a niche for sensitive deployments. Meanwhile, Anthropic introduced Claude Tag, a system that integrates Claude into Slack. Users can @mention Claude to spin up an instance for coding tasks, streamlining developer workflows.
Other notable news includes Dean Ball joining OpenAI to work on policy, seen as a significant upgrade. The MidJourney scanner debate continues, and a new medical diagnostic system was released. Fable's status remains in limbo with renewed hope for recovery. Alex Bores narrowly lost in NY-12. Google published a paper on AI control defense in depth. The post also discusses GLM-5.2's agent capabilities, ChatGPT Health optimizations, and various funding and speculative news.
- GLM-5.2 is the new best open model, expensive but suited for local private agents
- Claude Tag enables @mentioning Claude in Slack for on-demand coding instances
- Dean Ball joins OpenAI for policy, and Alex Bores lost NY-12 by 4%
Why It Matters
GLM-5.2 opens local agent possibilities; Claude Tag integrates AI into team workflows seamlessly.