Mystery surrounds new AI model ox alpha as speculation grows

A new AI model named Ox Alpha has sparked widespread speculation about its origins after its release on OpenRouter. The model, described as a reasoning tool for coding and production tasks, has drawn attention from tech communities and industry figures. Stripe CEO Patrick Collison, whose company is acquiring OpenRouter, praised Ox Alpha as 'very impressive.' The model is listed as a 'stealth model' developed by an unnamed third-party provider. Speculation has focused on China, with AI analyst Andrew Curran noting initial links to Z.ai's GLM models, though uncertainty has since grown. Wccftech initially suggested GLM, but later speculated it could be an unreleased version of Microsoft's MAI. On Reddit, users have debated the model's origin, with some claiming it cannot be Chinese and others expressing confidence it is. The OpenRouter listing highlights the model's anonymity, leaving its creators unidentified.