# GLM-4

GLM-4 is an AI model released by Z.ai on Jan 16 2024.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Model | GLM-4 |
| Developer | Z.ai |
| Release date | Tuesday, Jan 16 2024 |
| Licensing | Closed |

## Questions and answers

### When was GLM-4 released?

GLM-4 was released by Z.ai on Tuesday, Jan 16 2024.

### Who made GLM-4?

GLM-4 was built by Z.ai. Chinese AI lab spun out of Tsinghua University (formerly Zhipu AI), building the open-weight GLM family. Rebranded internationally as Z.ai in 2025.

### Is GLM-4 open source?

No. GLM-4 is a closed model. The weights are not published — it is available only through the provider's own API, apps, or partner platforms.

### What came before and after GLM-4?

Z.ai's previous tracked release was ChatGLM-6B on Mar 14 2023, 308 days earlier. It was followed by GLM-4-9B on Jun 5 2024.


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