Summary
Nigeria-based Curacel has added GLM-5.3 to its model mix while retaining Western systems for more demanding reasoning and reliability-sensitive work. The examples show procurement decisions becoming more pluralistic as model providers compete globally.
Why it matters
Model adoption outside the largest technology markets is becoming a meaningful battleground for Chinese and Western AI providers.
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