Databricks makes Chinese open-source model GLM 5.2 its default coding engine after it matched Opus at lower cost

Databricks has selected the Chinese open-source model GLM 5.2 as its primary coding assistant after internal testing showed it performed on par with Anthropic's Opus 4.8. By switching to this model, the company achieved a 34% reduction in costs per task. This move highlights a growing trend among enterprises to prioritize cost-efficiency by moving away from exclusive reliance on a single proprietary AI provider, signaling that high-performing open-source alternatives are becoming increasingly competitive with industry-leading models.