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Meta Unveils New Series of Advanced A.I. Models

The models are named Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, designed to compete directly with Anthropic and OpenAI's most advanced offerings.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:06 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “Meta Unveils New Series of Advanced A.I. Models”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 1:06 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: Meta, AI.
BBN covered this story before: Meta's AI Logo Designer on the Hate; Holmes Desk Website (October 9).

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMeta has unveiled two new A.I. models, Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, built to compete with the best from Anthropic and OpenAI.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip is outside with a look at it.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, I'm standing outside a glass building where the new models were announced, and behind me you can see a lot of people in lanyards walking very fast toward a muffin tray.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentMeta says these models are meant to go head to head with the cutting edge, and I'm told that's a very big deal, though so far I've only seen the lobby.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentSir, you've got a phone in your hand. What do you make of Muse Wonder?
Gary TipladyWell, I assume Muse Wonder Full is the one that has eaten lunch, and the plain Muse Wonder is hungry and a bit grumpy.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentWonderful insight, and for the record, Hank, I'd be a strong addition to any desk that needs a man who understands naming.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThanks, Skip. What does the full one actually do?
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHonestly, Hank, I got the muffin.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA fair trade. Rosa has Crime Watch, and I hope she's brought something better than a muffin.