Mark Zuckerberg's AI Push In Trouble As Meta Delays Muse Spark Again

Meta's AI plans may be facing fresh trouble. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned social media gian t has reportedly delayed the launch of its much-hyped Muse Spark AI model for developers several times. The repeated delays are raising questions about Meta's progress in the fast-moving AI race, especially against Anthropic, Google and OpenAI. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Meta has repeatedly pushed back the release of the Muse Spark API. The report, which cited people familiar with the matter, said the company still did not have a fixed launch date as of Tuesday.The delay comes at a time when Meta CEO is betting big on AI. The company has been spending heavily on AI talent and technology to compete with rivals.Zuckerberg Wants AI Agents

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However, Meta told Reuters that the situation may not be as serious as it appears. A company spokesperson said Muse Spark is already being tested with a small group of partners and is expected to be released later this month.For those who don't know, an API allows different software systems to connect and work with each other. Developers use APIs to add AI features and services to their apps.The social media giant introduced Muse Spark in April and presented it as an important step in its AI journey. The model is the first product from the company's new Superintelligence Labs, which was created to build more advanced AI systems and help Meta catch up with its competitors.Back in April, Meta's Chief AI Officer Alexandr Wang had also said in a post on X that the Muse Spark API would be available soon.The report comes on the same day Meta unveiled a new AI agent for businesses. The Meta Business Agent tool is designed to help companies handle everyday tasks and shows Zuckerberg's growing focus on AI products.According the company, Meta Business Agent is created to help businesses deliver instant, personalised customer support across WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram.During a conference in London, Zuckerberg said that the goal of Meta is to make AI agents capable of running your businesses. Meta believes that the future versions of the agent could conduct market research, track the business competitors and connect the business tools such as calendars and scheduling platforms.