Meta abandons open-source Llama for proprietary Muse Spark

Meta has discontinued its open-source Llama language model in favor of a new proprietary AI model called Muse Spark. This shift marks a strategic move towards monetizing AI technology more directly. The change impacts developers and businesses relying on open-source AI tools from Meta.

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PublishedThursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:05 PMApr 30, 05:05 PM

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Meta has shifted from Llama to its new proprietary AI model Muse Spark, leaving open-source developers searching for alternatives and migration paths.

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