Meta, Apple come together to let developers run large AI model on Mac

Meta has introduced Muse Spark Open, an advanced AI model designed to run on Mac computers, according to reports. This innovative model, boasting 816 billion parameters and a 1 million token context window, is claimed by Meta to outperform other popular open-weight models. Developed to be multimodal and capable of handling complex coding tasks, Muse Spark Open is also engineered to execute agentic labor.

Despite its impressive capabilities, running this model locally on Macs requires substantial system resources, necessitating at least 1 terabyte of RAM, according to Engadget. The optimal performance is reportedly achieved through the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra chip. Meta has integrated Muse Spark Open with Muse Code, its AI coding terminal, and deployed it across various agentic workflows.

These include coding enhancements for a Mastodon client, such as bug fixes and new features, as well as running DaVinci Resolve, a professional video editing software. The model's ability to review and crop footage from the video editing software showcases its versatility. Meta emphasizes the benefits of open-weight models, such as cost-efficiency, transparency, and flexibility, compared to proprietary models. Currently, Muse Spark Open is accessible via several API platforms.