China-based Zhipu AI has released AutoGLM Rumination, a free AI agent that boasts the ability to handle advanced real-world tasks. Unlike traditional chatbots, this agent is designed to work more like a digital employee—capable of conducting deep research, summarizing web content, generating reports, creating travel plans, and even handling basic project management.

The tool comes at a time when global AI competition is heating up, particularly between Chinese and Western AI firms. With open access and high functionality, Zhipu’s agent is expected to gain traction among businesses and individual users seeking more utility from AI than casual conversation.