Meta says new Muse model reaches AI frontier after aggressive push
Muse Wonder is the firm’s most capable since Mark Zuckerberg overhauled his AI operation
Meta Platforms unveiled a new artificial intelligence model on Monday, known internally as "Watermelon" or Muse Wonder, marking a significant milestone in the company's aggressive push to rebuild its AI operation. The model, dubbed a "frontier model," is the most capable since Mark Zuckerberg's overhaul of Meta's AI division, putting it on par with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude in coding and handling financial or legal inquiries.
Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang stated that the model's capabilities extend over "days, weeks, months," allowing it to remember user information and tackle complex, ambiguous tasks. Wang expressed confidence that Muse Wonder is competitive with the best models and particularly state-of-the-art in personal and professional agentic work.
The company's shares rose by 4.7% following the announcement, with the stock gaining nearly 9% in 2026. The focus on consumer-focused AI agents, as opposed to coding-focused models, distinguishes Meta from competitors. Wang hinted at future developments, including larger and more cost-efficient models aimed at serving billions of users.
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