Meta Partners with Hugging Face and Scaleway to Support French AI Startups


Meta is accelerating its self-developed AI chip initiative, collaborating with Broadcom and TSMC to develop a processor codenamed "Iris," expected to enter mass production in September 2026. The chip is the core of the MTIA project, having passed initial testing, aiming to optimize platform recommendations and generative algorithms, reduce data center costs, and gradually reduce reliance on third-party GPUs.
Meta is developing an all-day multimodal sensing smart glass prototype with 'super perception,' automatically recording audio and photos every few seconds. Users can ask Meta AI about captured content instantly. For privacy, raw media isn't stored; only metadata is uploaded.....
Meta launches Muse Image, its first image generation model, free on Meta AI, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Use conversational language to generate high-quality images, erase passersby, render text, redecorate rooms, and simulate photos at historical landmarks.....
On July 7, Meta launched Muse Image, its first AI image generation model from the Superintelligence Lab. Available for free via the Meta AI app and integrated into Instagram and WhatsApp, it generates high-quality images from natural language descriptions. Use cases include simulating photos with historical landmarks, removing background passersby, and generating custom QR codes.....
Meta's "Cannes" project hires outsiders posing as minors to stress-test rival chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Character.AI, running at least until April. The aim is to probe AI safety limits, but the deception sparks controversy.....