Meta Unveils ‘Open Source’ Version of Its Most Powerful A.I. Model

NYT Technology Monday 10 August 2026, 10:00 UTC By Eli Tan and Mike Isaac 1 min read

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The release of Muse Glimmer, a model that can be freely downloaded and modified, is likely to intensify a debate over whether A.I. should be restricted or not.

The release of Muse Glimmer, a model that can be freely downloaded and modified, is likely to intensify a debate over whether A.I. should be restricted or not. [Image text:] 00 00Meta 1 Hacker Way

Meta Unveils ‘Open Source’ Version of Its Most Powerful A.I. Model (ORG) Muse Glimmer (PERSON) A.I. (ORG)

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