Google's 24/7 AI agent Spark finally rolls out to Ultra subscribers

Spark has started rolling out to US-based Google AI Ultra subscribers. The plan, which now starts at $99.99/mo, sits comfortably as one of Google's best plans for power uses (via 9to5Google ).

I Gave Gemini Spark Access to My Life. Then It Friend-Zoned My Boyfriend

Google's new AI agent combed through my emails, documents, and calendar to plan a birthday party and still didn’t clock the person most important to me.
9to5Google

Gemini Spark rolls out to Google AI Ultra in the US: How it works

As previewed last week, Gemini Spark is now available in the US for Google AI Ultra subscribers. Spark is Google’s 24/7 personal ...

Why Google's Gemini Spark AI agent could be a game changer

AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
Wall Street Journal

We’re Using So Much AI That Computing Firepower Is Running Out

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...
VentureBeat

Goodbye, Llama? Meta launches new proprietary AI model Muse Spark — first since Superintelligence Labs' formation

Meta has been one of the most interesting companies of the generative AI era — initially gaining a loyal and huge following of users for the release of its mostly open source Llama family of large ...
TechCrunch

Meta debuts the Muse Spark model in a ‘ground-up overhaul’ of its AI

Meta released an AI model on Wednesday called Muse Spark, which marks its “first step” toward an “overhaul of [its] AI efforts.” Muse Spark is the inaugural model to come out of Meta Superintelligence ...
Engadget

Meta's Muse Spark model brings reasoning capabilities to the Meta AI app

Following the icy reception to Llama 4, Meta is releasing the first in a new family of AI systems built by its recently formed Superintelligence team. The company is kicking off its new Muse era with ...
The Verge

Meta is reentering the AI race with a new model called Muse Spark

After Meta invested billions in superintelligence, will Llama’s successor live up to the hype? After Meta invested billions in superintelligence, will Llama’s successor live up to the hype? is The ...
Reuters

Meta unveils first AI model from costly superintelligence team

Muse Spark is Meta's first AI model in a year Company is trying to re-join the frontier AI race after its Llama 4 model disappointed Independent tests show Muse Spark matches rivals in some areas, ...
CNBC

Meta debuts new AI model, attempting to catch Google, OpenAI after spending billions

Meta debuted its first major AI model, Muse Spark, spearheaded by chief AI officer Alexandr Wang, who joined nine months ago and leads Meta Superintelligence Labs. The company is desperate to regain ...
Wired

Meta’s New AI Model Gives Mark Zuckerberg a Seat at the Big Kid’s Table

Meta on Wednesday announced its first major model since CEO Mark Zuckerberg rebooted the company’s AI efforts last year under a new division called Meta Intelligence Labs. The model, called Muse Spark ...