Meta debuts new AI model, attempting to catch Google, OpenAI after spending billions
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Meta has released Muse Spark, a new AI model designed to be small and efficient while still capable of reasoning through complex questions in science, math, and health. The model represents Meta's attempt to compete in the AI market dominated by OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, and will be integrated into Meta's apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with plans to offer API (application programming interface, a way for developers to access software features) access to external developers.
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Original source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/08/meta-debuts-first-major-ai-model-since-14-billion-deal-to-bring-in-alexandr-wang.html
First tracked: April 8, 2026 at 02:00 PM
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