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Topic: "application-layer"
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glm-4.7 claude-code z.ai meta-ai-fair manus replit agentic-architecture context-engineering application-layer code-generation agent-habitats ai-native-llm ipo inference-infrastructure programming-paradigms zixuanli_ jietang yuchenj_uw sainingxie amasad hidecloud imjaredz random_walker
Z.ai (GLM family) IPO in Hong Kong on Jan 8, 2026, aiming to raise $560M at HK$4.35B, marking it as the "first AI-native LLM company" public listing. The IPO highlights GLM-4.7 as a starting point. Meta AI acquired Manus for approximately $4–5B, with Manus achieving $100M ARR in 8–9 months, illustrating the value of application-layer differentiation over proprietary models. Manus focuses on agentic architecture, context engineering, and general primitives like code execution and browser control, emphasizing "agent habitats" as a competitive moat. Discussions around Claude Code highlight skepticism about "vibe coding," advocating for disciplined, framework-like AI-assisted programming practices.