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The Day Of All The Models

Jul 9, 2026 · 21m

Summary

Host Brian McCullough covers major AI updates, including SpaceX’s Grok 4.5 partnership with Cursor and Meta’s Muse Spark 1.1 launch. OpenAI introduces full-duplex GPT Live voice models, while Prism ML demonstrates running large models on iPhones. Character AI debuts interactive microdramas, highlighting the industry’s rapid, competitive evolution as companies race to innovate before OpenAI’s upcoming GPT 5.6 release.

Topics discussed

Intro, headlines, and Vanguard ad SpaceX AI debuts Grok 4.5 with Cursor Meta launches Muse Spark 1.1 and API OpenAI rolls out full duplex GPT Live Scribe and Delight AI sponsor spots Prism ML runs large AI model on iPhone Character AI launches interactive microdramas Closing thoughts on the current AI landscape
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