Friday, March 13, 2026

AI: Tesla-xAI project 'Macrohard'

 Musk unveils joint Tesla-xAI project 'Macrohard', eyes software disruption | Reuters

Macrohard" or "Digital ​Optimus" and said that it was a system capable ‌of emulating the functions of software companies.

In a post on his social media platform X, Musk said the project pairs xAI's Grok large language ​model, acting as a high-level "navigator," with a Tesla-developed AI agent ​that processes real-time computer screen video and keyboard and ⁠mouse actions.

"In principle, it is capable of emulating ​the function of entire companies. That is why the program is called MACROHARD, ‌a ⁠funny reference to Microsoft," Musk said on Wednesday.

SpaceX acquired xAI last month in an all-stock ​deal that valued the rocket maker at $1 trillion ​and xAI ⁠at $250 billion, coming ahead of a potential blockbuster initial public offering for SpaceX later this year, with Musk citing orbital data centers as ⁠a ​main reason for the merger.


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