At WWDC 2026, the company confirmed it partnered with Google, using the technologies behind Gemini, to create the next generation of Apple Foundation Models. These models to run on-device and on Apple's Private Cloud Compute servers, meaning the processing happens either on your device or on servers that Apple says do not store or share your data. Announced by Mark Zuckerberg, Spark is part of a new “Muse” family of AI models and is now powering an updated version of Meta AI, accessible through Meta’s platform. Despite heavy investment reportedly reaching tens of billions of dollars, Meta has faced pressure to prove its competitiveness in the AI space, where its earlier models have trailed behind rivals. More models under the Muse lineup, including open-source releases, are expected to follow. Check also: Apple Rebuilds Siri From Scratch and Calls It Siri AI Apple Built Its New AI Foundation Models With Google Source: 9to5Mac, MacRumors Apple rebuilt the experience around more powerful image models running on Private Cloud Compute. On-device spatial models handle the perspective calculation in real time. Read more in our articles including "Apple Built Its New AI Foundation Models With Google" and "Meta unveils Muse Spark, its first AI model from Superintelligence Labs".
At WWDC 2026, the company confirmed it partnered with Google, using the technologies behind Gemini, to create the next generation of Apple Foundation Models. These models to run on-device and on Apple's Private Cloud Compute servers, meaning the processing happens either on your device or on servers that Apple says do not store or share your data.
Announced by Mark Zuckerberg, Spark is part of a new “Muse” family of AI models and is now powering an updated version of Meta AI, accessible through Meta’s platform. Despite heavy investment reportedly reaching tens of billions of dollars, Meta has faced pressure to prove its competitiveness in the AI space, where its earlier models have trailed behind rivals. More models under the Muse lineup, including open-source releases, are expected to follow.
Our coverage of AI models includes: "Apple Built Its New AI Foundation Models With Google"; "Meta unveils Muse Spark, its first AI model from Superintelligence Labs"; "iOS 27 Beta Is Out, But You'll Need to Join a Waitlist to Try the New Siri AI". Each article provides unique insights and information.