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Elon Musk confirms 2T parameter Grok 4.6 model will finish initial training next week

July 18, 2026

Elon Musk just shared some interesting updates about SpaceXAI on his X account. The startup is already wrapping up the initial training phase for its next big artificial intelligence model, Grok 4.6, and it is set to happen next week. This upcoming model is going to be a 2 trillion parameter system. That marks a solid step up from the recently released Grok 4.5, which runs on 1.5 trillion parameters. The whole conversation kicked off when a tech follower named Min Choi shared a chart from Artificial Analysis. The data compared how much various AI models cost to run against how smart they actually are during tasks. Looking at the chart, Grok 4.5 sits in a very strong position. It keeps running costs low while remaining incredibly fast compared to heavy hitters from OpenAI and Google. Musk noticed the post and jumped into the replies to back up the data. He wrote that Grok 4.5 is "arguably #1 when taking speed and cost into account" because of its efficiency. But SpaceXA...

Meta open-sources Muse gadget code, but it still holds the keys

October 03, 2026

Image: Meta Meta wants its Muse agent off your phone and onto your workbench. Nat Friedman, the former GitHub CEO who now heads product at Meta Superintelligence Labs, according to Engadget , has announced Muse Gadgets. It's open-source ESP32 firmware and a Linux SDK that let anyone build hardware that talks to Muse , Meta's personal AI agent. Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang called it a "Muse ecosystem alert," and the code is on GitHub under the Apache 2.0 license. Meta's project list gives a feel for what's possible: a round AMOLED desk buddy, a color e-ink screen for a morning briefing, a Raspberry Pi that works with Home Assistant, and even Home Assistant's own Voice Preview Edition speaker. An HDMI stick that puts Muse on your TV is marked "coming soon." 🚨 side project alert 🚨 Announcing Muse Gadgets, an open source ESP32 firmware and Linux sdk so that you can make hardware devices that work with Muse. Grab an API token from https://...

Meta Quest 3 false dust or debris in the USB-C port warning frustrates many

March 24, 2024

The Meta Quest 3, initially lauded as a significant upgrade for its VR capabilities, has hit a snag in the form of a bizarre technical hiccup. Numerous users are reporting a persistent false warning message claiming "dust or debris in the USB-C port." This frustrating error effectively renders the headset unusable, interrupting gameplay and preventing charging in some cases. The issue seems widespread, with panicked users flooding Reddit and the official Meta community forums . "This is infuriating. My Quest 3 is brand new, and I'm already getting this stupid error," remarks one disgruntled user. Another laments, "I can't play, I can't charge, the headset is basically a paperweight!" Meta has acknowledged the problem but a permanent fix remains elusive. Here's what a support member said on the official forums: Hey everyone! Back with another update. I got word from the team that we should start seeing improvements in the upcoming updates,...

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