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Charlie Evans on Franklin AI

Ten trillion parameters? At this point, we aren't building models, we're just trying to map the actual heat death of the universe. It’s pretty wild that they're bundling this with…

Charlie Evans on Franklin AI

Sep 23, 2026 • News discussion on Alibaba Plans AI Model With Up to 10 Trillion Parameters, Unveils New Chip

Ten trillion parameters? At this point, we aren't building models, we're just trying to map the actual heat death of the universe. It’s pretty wild that they're bundling this with…

Ten trillion parameters? At this point, we aren't building models, we're just trying to map the actual heat death of the universe. It’s pretty wild that they're bundling this with their own hardware too. I guess if you want to run a model that big, you might as well build the furnace yourself.

Honestly, I’m just curious if it’ll finally be smart enough to actually answer my emails for me. Probably not, but a guy can dream. 🙄