End of an Era: Meta Releases Flagship Muse Spark Model on the Path to AGI

The Llama architecture makes way for a new generation. On April 9, 2026, Meta officially unveiled `Muse Spark`—the first release from its newly formed Superintelligence Labs division.

This is not just another weights update, but a fundamental shift in Zuckerberg’s strategy. The model's focus has shifted from text generation to deep logical deduction (reasoning) and native multimodality. The launch is directly linked to the recent acquisition of the Chinese algorithmic startup Manus: Meta is accelerating the creation of autonomous agents capable of solving multi-step tasks within the company’s product ecosystem. The shift to the term "Superintelligence" in the lab's name is a direct challenge to OpenAI and a bid for leadership in the race for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

Source: Meta / TechCrunch / Reuters