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Reflection AI has released Beam, a 501B parameter open-source LLM that claims to match or exceed performance from larger Chinese models like Qwen 3.8-Max while utilizing significantly less hardware. This development marks a notable milestone for U.S.-based startups in the open-source ecosystem, particularly given its training on a massive dataset filtered specifically for software code. The model's efficiency and reasoning capabilities represent a significant step forward in democratizing access to frontier-level AI capabilities without relying on the most resource-intensive infrastructure.

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Reflection AI debuts open-source Beam model with 501B parameters

SiliconANGLEOctober 6, 20263 min read

Reflection AI Inc. today introduced Beam, an open-source large language model with 501 billion parameters. The launch comes a few months after the startup raised funding at a $25 billion valuation. Around the same time, Reflection AI reportedly inked a $6.3 billion deal with SpaceX Corp. to rent Nvidia GB300 NVL72 appliances. It used those […] The post Reflection AI debuts open-source Beam model with 501B parameters appeared first on SiliconANGLE.

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