Zhipu's Chinese Founder Says Frontier AI Should Stay Open to All

Zhipu’s Chinese founder, Tang Jie, said frontier artificial intelligence should remain broadly accessible rather than being controlled by a small set of individuals. His comments, delivered in an internal staff memo reviewed by the publication, addressed a wider debate about the potential risks posed by increasingly powerful AI systems. The argument centers on limiting concentration of control as model capabilities grow, contrasting openness with governance by select actors. The article frames the statement as part of an ongoing discussion in the AI industry about how to balance access, oversight, and safety. Specific outcomes, timelines, or regulatory measures were not detailed in the excerpt provided.