Meta Delays Muse Spark AI Model Release to Developers

Meta Platforms has repeatedly postponed the release of its latest artificial intelligence model, Muse Spark, to external developers. This delay has pushed back the rollout by nearly two months, and there is no confirmed launch date for the developer release. Meta is currently testing an application programming interface to help businesses integrate these AI capabilities. The company's head of artificial intelligence indicated the release would be "soon." A Meta spokesperson also mentioned "later this month," but gave no specific timeline. Meta initially planned to launch the API with the Muse Spark model in April. While the reasons for the postponement are not public, extended testing often aims to improve performance, reliability, scalability, and safety. This news comes as tech giants compete to release advanced AI systems, highlighting the ongoing race in AI development.