Zhipu AI has achieved a significant milestone with its annual recurring revenue (ARR) reaching $1 billion as of July 2026, marking a 15-fold increase in just six months. This rapid growth highlights the strong revenue-generating potential of AI coding and video generation models, which have become leading sectors in the AI industry. Despite the impressive figures, Zhipu AI (02513.HK) has not commented on the report. In a similar development, Anthropic's Claude Code, launched only six months ago, has also reached an ARR of $1 billion. This success has propelled Anthropic's valuation to $1 trillion as of May 2026, surpassing that of OpenAI, underscoring the lucrative nature of AI advancements in the global market.