Meta and Apple collaborate to run Muse AI model on Mac Studios

Meta announced its new Muse Spark Open artificial intelligence model on October 15, partnering with Apple to enable the software to run locally on desktop computers. The Verge and Mashable reported that the open-weight model requires two connected Apple M5 Ultra Mac Studio computers using the MLX framework to operate properly. Meta stated that linking the two desktops allows them to behave like a single supercomputer. [2][4]

Meta described Muse Spark Open as the most capable United States open-weight model to date, according to The Verge. Mashable reported that the release allows developers to download and customize the AI model locally. Meta Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang told Axios that he was excited for the two rival companies to be playing nice again. [2][4]

Separately, Apple unveiled its new HomeView smart display alongside an updated Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini, according to 9to5Mac. The Verge reported that the HomeView display carries a price of 299 dollars and resembles a large Apple Watch. Wired noted that the hardware launch represents a reboot of Apple's smart-home strategy. [1][3][5]

The new Apple devices will officially launch on November 13, 9to5Mac reported. However, pre-order shipping dates for the Apple TV 4K and HomeView have already slipped into late November due to high demand. [6]