Meta Launches Muse Spark 1.1, An Upgraded AI Model for Coding and Perception - DTH
Jul 9, 2026 · 5m
Summary
Host Rob Dunwood covers Meta’s MuseSpark 1.1 launch and paused internal AI tracking project, alongside SpaceX AI’s Grok 4.5 release. The episode details regulatory actions, including an NHTSA directive on autonomous vehicles and a New York ban on smart glasses in courts. It also reports on Block’s $45 million fraud settlement, Micron’s $250 billion U.S. investment, and new privacy-focused rules for online platforms. Finally, Google Photos introduces its AI-powered Video Remix feature.
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Sponsors: Capital One, Zyn, and Sephora
Meta launches MuseSpark 1.1 AI model
SpaceX AI releases Grok 4.5 coding model
NHTSA urges AV fixes for first responder interference
Block settles $45M fraud allegations with states
Meta pauses employee keystroke tracking initiative
EU approves child safety rules exempting encryption
Meta develops always-on recording smart glasses
New York bans smart glasses in court facilities
Micron announces $250B US investment plan
Google Photos introduces AI Video Remix feature
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