Who is Yuki Chen, China’s ‘superstar’ hacker who just joined AI leader Z.ai?

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Chang, M. (2026, October 20). Who is Yuki Chen, China’s ‘superstar’ hacker who just joined AI leader Z.ai? South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3371530/who-yuki-chen-chinas-superstar-hacker-who-just-joined-ai-leader-zai

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-20 · by Minxiao Chang

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Yuki Chen, referred to as China’s "superstar" hacker, recently joined the artificial intelligence company Z.ai after discovering 23 cyber vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows operating system using Z.ai’s GLM models. In a social media post announcing his new role at Z.ai, Chen expressed enthusiasm about contributing to cybersecurity with advanced AI technologies.

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Yuki Chen, known as China's "superstar" hacker, recently joined Z.ai, a leading artificial intelligence company in China. In her previous role, Chen used Z.ai’s GLM models to uncover 23 cyber vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s Windows operating system. She announced the move on social media with an optimistic message about embarking on a new journey and mission to help build a safer cyberspace with advanced AI technology.

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