Meta Muse Spark 1.1: AI Model Now Open to Developers

Meta Platforms is now offering public developer access to Muse Spark 1.1, an upgraded version of its AI model. This move helps Meta compete in the evolving AI market. U.S. developers can use a new Meta Model API to build applications with Muse Spark 1.1. New users get $20 in free credits, then pay $1.25 per million input tokens and $4.25 per million output tokens. Muse Spark 1.1 handles coding, debugging, document analysis, image and video understanding, and complex tasks. It is a significant upgrade from the original Muse Spark. This model powers the "thinking mode" in Meta's AI app and website and will replace Llama models across Meta's AI experiences. What's interesting is this commercial API with usage-based pricing signals a shift in Meta's AI strategy. This expansion of access could lead to more advanced AI applications across various platforms.