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SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.6 at frontier performance and lower cost → The new model delivers a clear step up from Grok 4.5 while staying at the same price. Gavin Baker notes it roughly matches Fable 5 Max performance at an 85% discount. It is available today in Grok Build Cursor the API and more. Read more here →
SpaceXAI introduces Grok Bot in early beta → These AI teammates sign into your tools and complete real work autonomously. Users can assign tasks then continue from anywhere while the bots keep working. Early access is open to SuperGrok Heavy and select Cursor subscribers.
DeepSeek launches V4-Pro with major agent upgrades → The model adds flexible reasoning effort levels for different task difficulties. It gains native OpenAI Responses API support optimized for Codex. Pricing now includes peak and off-peak rates with off-peak 50% cheaper. Read more here →
OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap is leaving to start something new → He spent eight years building many of the company’s core operations and business teams. Lightcap says mission success now feels within sight. He plans to stay connected and support the team from outside. Read more here →
Mark Zuckerberg publishes Meta’s philosophy on open superintelligence → He argues everyone should have access to superintelligence. The essay outlines Meta’s values for building a positive future. It pairs with the new open model weight releases. Read more here →
Claude makes progress on a Riemann-related problem → An unreleased research version of Claude did not solve the full Riemann hypothesis. It did raise the proven lower bound for zeros satisfying the hypothesis from 41.6% to 67.2%. The result shows frontier models contributing to hard mathematical research. Read more here →
X.com launches Original Content Rewards Program → The new system replaces previous revenue sharing and prioritizes fresh ideas firsthand reporting and original commentary. X is also rolling out improved Live Studio video editor and React with Video tools. Creator Connect helps brands match with relevant creators. Read more here →
Meta opens weights for Muse Glimmer and soon Muse Spark 1.2 → Zuckerberg announced the release of Muse Glimmer a 30B dense model that runs locally. Weights for Muse Spark 1.2 the latest foundation model are coming soon. He reiterated Meta’s commitment to open source. Read more here →
