Meta (META) Delays Key AI Rollout, Raising Concerns
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- Meta (META) Delays Key AI Rollout, Raising Concerns Venkatesh Tue, June 9, 2026 at 12:12 AM GMT+7 2 min read META Meta Platforms, Inc.
- The API was initially scheduled alongside the model’s April launch, but was delayed due to testing bugs in addition to infrastructure requirements.
- (NASDAQ:META) launched Instagram Plus, a global optional subscription upgrade on June 4, 2026.
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has repeatedly delayed the release of its proprietary Muse Spark AI model API to developers, threatening the timeline for monetizing its substantial AI infrastructure investments, The WSJ said on June 3, 2026. The API was initially scheduled alongside the model’s April launch, but was delayed due to testing bugs in addition to infrastructure requirements. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)’s chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, previously stated the API was coming soon. Based on the article’s sources, the company is expected to launch the model in June. The proprietary model represents a shift from open-source software, and as per the company’s internal benchmark evaluations, it competes against Anthropic and OpenAI. However, the WSJ noted that the delays are causing anxiety about the company’s projected $145 billion in capital expenditure.
In a separate development, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) launched Instagram Plus, a global optional subscription upgrade on June 4, 2026. Available at $3.99 per month, this optional paid subscription service offers exclusive premium features, including an extended time limit for stories and the ability to create multiple audience lists. The core Instagram platform remains free, and the company plans to roll out additional subscriber-only capabilities in the coming months.