Meta Keeps Delaying the Release of Its New AI Model to Developers
Meta has reportedly delayed the developer release of its Muse Spark AI model API multiple times, and as of Tuesday, had no scheduled launch date, according to the Wall Street Journal (paywalled). Reuters reports: A Meta spokesperson told Reuters on Wednesday that the company is already testing the Application Programming Interface (API) with some early partners and is looking forward to releasing it this month. "The muse spark API will be coming soon," Meta AI Chief Alexandr Wang announced in a post on X in April.
Meta unveiled Muse Spark in April as the first model built to close the gap with rivals. Muse Spark is the first in a new series of models created by the company's Superintelligence Labs. Earlier on Wednesday, Meta unveiled an AI agent aimed at helping businesses carry out day-to-day operations, hinting at the company's ambitions to compete with rivals such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Alphabet's Google.
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Hans Blix scoured Iraq two decades ago for WMD: Now he has a very stark warning for Trump and 'contemptuous' Hegseth
Now, at 97, the former UN chief weapons inspector claims Trump is following George W Bush down the path toward the 'law of the jungle' over US actions in the Middle East.
Doja Cat blasts Elon Musk as 'barrel-chested Ewok' who looks like a 'frog' in unhinged rant demanding changes to X
Just two hours later, Doja returned with another fiery post, escalating her criticism of the tech billionaire.
Screenwriter David Koepp, 62, suffers huge blunder as he falls over in front of Emily Blunt at the UK premiere of Disclosure Day
David Koepp suffered a huge blunder as he fell over in front of Emily Blunt at the UK premiere of Disclosure Day in London on Thursday.
Man in his 50s dies after fight at UK holiday park: Suspect in his 60s is arrested
Emergency services were called to St Minver Holiday Park, near Wadebridge in Cornwall, following reports of a 'physical altercation' on May 30.
Emergency services at scene of crash on A120
Emergency services are responding to a reported crash on the A120 near Coggeshall.
Emergency services at scene of crash on A120
Emergency services are responding to a reported crash on the A120 near Coggeshall.
Dennis Quaid has awkward reunion with ex at son's graduation after filing to stop child support payments
Dennis Quaid looked positively giddy as he awkwardly reunited with his ex-wife this week at their son's high school graduation - after filing to end child support payments.
Sir Alex Ferguson, 84, is seen for the first time since being rushed to hospital from Man United match and missing public appearances
It marks a happy turn since his worry in March, when he was taken to hospital after falling ill at Old Trafford ahead of United's 3-2 win over Liverpool.
OpenAI's agent chained decade-old DoS attacks to crash web servers in seconds
Codex drops an HTTP/2 Bomb
Businesses in Appleby board up as thousands of travellers in horse-drawn carriages, wagons and caravans arrive for first day of annual horse fair
Fears of overcrowding and crime have once again forced shops and restaurants to close for the six day event which attracts around 10,000 travellers.
Andoni Iraola appointed new Liverpool head coach: Ex-Bournemouth boss replaces sacked Arne Slot as he signs two-year deal at Anfield
Iraola, 43, spent three years with the Cherries and led them to a Europa League finish last season, just three points behind his new club.
Zookeeper who quit her job after saying ADHD left her unable to identify monkeys loses compensation bid
A zookeeper who quit her job after failing to recognise breeds of monkeys has lost a bid for compensation.
Now SNP could face a tax probe into whether it reclaimed VAT on bogus purchases made by Peter Murrell
The SNP could face a tax probe into whether it reclaimed VAT on bogus purchases made by Peter Murrell.
Swarms of 'killer mosquitoes' released on innocent Americans reveal secret Pentagon files
Unearthed files from the Pentagon reveal the existence of a secret project aimed at turning common pests into a deadly disease-carrying army.
LinkedIn China Spying Threat Prompts Warning From US, Allies
The U.S. and its Five Eyes intelligence partners issued a joint warning (PDF) that Chinese military intelligence services are using LinkedIn and other professional networking sites to recruit people with access to government, military, foreign policy, or sensitive economic information. "These actors use an aggressive online recruitment strategy whereby intelligence officers or their affiliates pose as employees of private consultancies, think tanks or human resources firms, and place online job advertisements for foreign policy and defense analysts," the agencies said Wednesday. "China's military intelligence services ultimately seek to acquire privileged military, political and economic intelligence that can provide China with a strategic and tactical advantage over the Five Eyes." Bloomberg reports: China was targeting Five Eyes nationals with security clearance, particularly those working in foreign affairs, security and intelligence, and military personnel including people stationed in the Asia-Pacific region, it said. People with more peripheral access to government information, such as academics, journalists and think tank employees, were also being approached.
The Chinese embassy in the UK strongly condemned the accusations, calling the allegation of Chinese espionage threats "entirely fabricated" and "malicious slander." The "Five Eyes" members have "engaged in unscrupulous espionage and intelligence-gathering activities around the globe. Their activities are the real threat to peace-loving countries," the embassy said in a statement Thursday.
[...] According to the agencies, Chinese spies have commissioned reports to be written by those they've approached, paying them anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, with payments sometimes made in cryptocurrency. "Military members may be asked about their roles and unit activities, home base or naval vessel," the notice said. "Five Eyes agencies have identified individuals who have undertaken these activities, leading to criminal prosecutions, job losses, and security-clearance revocation," it warned.
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I'm A Celeb winner AngryGinge breaks down in tears as he reveals his mum's three pets were killed in devastating house fire that ravaged her home
I'm A Celebrity winner AngryGinge has broken down after revealing his mother's pets died in the fire that ravaged her home.
Jeremy Clarkson breaks down in tears after sending his pigs to the abattoir as he is consoled by girlfriend Lisa Hogan on the new series of Clarkson's Farm
The presenter is back once again for the fifth series of life on Diddly Squat Farm with the first four episodes released on Prime Video on Wednesday.
Kristin Cavallari slips into a bikini in Mexico after working out 'three hours a day' to sizzle for Sports Illustrated's runway
The 39-year-old former reality television star - who walked in a Miami Swim Week swimwear show days ago - showed off her ripped figure in a multicolor bikini.
Holiday misery to continue for Brits as experts reveal flight prices are set to soar even further next year - but the REAL winner of the jet fuel crisis is Butlin's
Dispatches: Will My Summer Holiday Be Cancelled?, airing tomorrow night at 8pm on Channel 4, sees Kate Quilton analaysing the current jet fuel crisis.