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Meta announced on July 21, 2026, that it is testing a new AI story creation application called
Users can generate virtual characters by taking photos of toys or people, and set the world view and moral themes. The official emphasized that the app is only for users aged 18 and above, with built-in AI safety filters, and does not include any social features.
As another exploration by Meta in the consumer-grade generative AI field,
Meta pilots StoryKit, an AI app for kids to generate personalized bedtime stories with custom characters, scenes, and music. Parents upload toy photos to create characters, with themes like bravery and kindness woven in. It ensures a safe, social-free environment, easing the load on busy parents.....
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Meta launched its flagship large model Muse Spark 1.1, focusing on multi-agent automation workflows. It is now available for public beta through AI chat services and API. The model consists of a master agent responsible for planning and sub-agents that execute tasks according to instructions. At the start of the project, the master agent automatically generates an execution plan.
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