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Meta runs an AI model with 816 billion parameters on two Macs
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Meta has launched Muse Spark Open, an 816-billion-parameter AI model designed to run locally on two Apple Mac Studio computers, enabling high-performance software development and autonomous AI agent tasks with an emphasis on data privacy.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 15 sources have reported it between 15 Oct 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.
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You can now deploy a top-tier AI agent locally without cloud reliance using Apple Macs, opening opportunities to serve clients needing strict data control. This hardware cost raises a barrier but signals a shift toward on-premise AI execution for sensitive workflows.
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15 sources · first reported 15 Oct 2026 · latest 16 Oct 2026
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