Computing constraints force China’s Zhipu to restrict sign-ups for AI coding service

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Vincent ChowJanuary 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Zhipu AI (Z.ai), a Chinese AI firm, is limiting new sign-ups for its GLM Coding Plan, an AI coding service, due to computing constraints. The company announced the restriction on Wednesday, citing performance issues and the need to address "malicious" use. Existing users have experienced performance degradation in recent weeks, impacting features like concurrent task execution. This limitation highlights the challenge Chinese AI companies face in meeting growing demand due to limited computing resources. Some users who paid for premium subscriptions offering high-volume workloads have found that promised features are not consistently available.

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Elufa Systems 50% Beijing 50% Hong Kong 50% Steve Yeung ×260% China 70% GLM Coding Plan ×280% Zhipu AI (Z.ai) ×390%

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