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Meta launches Muse Spark 1.1 AI model to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic
Jul 9, 2026
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Meta has introduced Muse Spark 1.1, its latest AI model aimed at enhancing coding capabilities and competing with established players like OpenAI and Anthropic. The model's API is now available for public preview, with a focus on aggressive pricing and integration with popular coding tools.
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- Meta has released Muse Spark 1.1, an AI model designed for coding and agentic tasks, as part of its strategy to compete in the AI market.
- The model's API is accessible through a developer portal, allowing users to sign up for a waitlist, although initial access is limited to select partners.
- Muse Spark 1.1 is priced competitively, starting with $20 in free credits and charging $1.25 per million tokens for input and $4.25 for output.
- The model is designed to interact effectively with various third-party coding products and services, enhancing its utility for developers.
- Meta's AI chief, Alexandr Wang, stated that the company is still committed to open source but is currently focusing on proprietary models for monetization.
- Meta is also developing a more powerful AI model, code-named Watermelon, though no release date has been provided.
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