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Musk and Zuckerberg claw back into AI race with new model momentum
The tech giants are putting new pressure on a hierarchy dominated by OpenAI and Anthropic.
TL;DR
- SpaceX and Meta are re-emerging as major players in the AI landscape.
- Both companies have released new AI models with competitive performance and pricing.
- SpaceX's Grok 4.6 performed similarly to OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol Max.
- Meta's new models offer competitive performance at lower costs, including an open-weight system for local use.
- Musk and Zuckerberg have invested heavily in AI, acquiring talent, infrastructure, and companies.
- Price is becoming a critical factor in the AI race, alongside raw intelligence.
- Google's recent setbacks and talent exodus could create an opportunity for Meta or SpaceX.
- OpenAI and Anthropic maintain a lead due to years of technical excellence, while Musk and Zuckerberg leverage decades of scale and resources.