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Tauon: A new optimizer outperforming Muon on GPT-Mini (lower loss, ~8.5% faster step time)

Source: r/MachineLearning
September 27, 2026 · 13h ago
Visual for Tauon: A new optimizer outperforming Muon on GPT-Mini (lower loss, ~8.5% faster step time)

Summary

Hey r/MachineLearning ! I’ve been working on a new optimizer called Tauon (turns out there is already "teon" but well if you have better idea, - i will gladly accept it!

Why It Matters

New model releases reshape what developers can build. As capabilities advance, existing applications can be upgraded and entirely new use cases become feasible — making it critical for engineers to evaluate these releases early.

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