Meta Introduces New Artificial Intelligence Model Running on Mac Computers

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Meta has announced Muse Spark Open, a new open-weight artificial intelligence model featuring 816 billion parameters and a 1 million token context window that can be run locally.

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Meta has released Muse Spark Open, which it states is the most capable open-weight model in the United States. This newly developed artificial intelligence model was designed to run locally on Apple computers.

Technical Specifications and Capacity of the Model

According to Meta's evaluation results, Muse Spark Open delivers superior performance compared to other popular open-weight models.

The system features 816 billion parameters and a 1 million token context window, and is designed to be run locally on Apple computers.

Hardware Requirements and Operating Conditions

To run this artificial intelligence model locally, systems are required to have a minimum of 1 terabyte of RAM.

The model achieves its highest efficiency and optimal performance on Mac Studio devices equipped with the M5 Ultra chip.

Software Integrations and Use Cases

Meta launched its new model by pairing it with Muse Code, an artificial intelligence coding terminal.

The model has also been integrated into various agent workflows, such as making code corrections for a Mastodon client and running DaVinci Resolve.

Accessibility and API Support

The next-generation open-weight model, which draws attention with its advanced capabilities, is already accessible through various API platforms.