Apple and Meta Collaborate on Running Muse Spark Open AI Model Locally on High-End Macs
Apple and Meta have announced a collaboration allowing developers to run Meta's large-scale open-weight AI model, Muse Spark Open, locally on high-end Apple desktop computers. This partnership marks a shift from their historically tense relationship and reflects the growing trend of running powerful AI models directly on local hardware rather than in cloud data centers. The 816-billion-parameter Muse Spark Open uses a mixture-of-experts architecture and is designed for tasks like coding, video analysis, or agentic work. Developers can run it locally by pairing two to four Mac Studio PCs, offering enhanced security and cost savings compared to cloud-based solutions. The collaboration highlights Apple's advancements in AI chip technology and could challenge competitors such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Meta’s AI chief Alexandr Wang emphasized the significance of this partnership for bringing advanced agent capabilities directly on desktops using Apple M5 Ultra Mac Studios, while Apple CEO John Ternus praised the efficiency. The move also showcases Meta's renewed focus in AI development.
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