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The Wall Street Journal2026-06-04

Meta Keeps Delaying the Release of Its New AI Model to Developers

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Meta has delayed plans to release its newest artificial intelligence model to developers multiple times, and as of Tuesday did not have a planned date to release it, according to people familiar with the matter. The company has not provided a reason for the repeated postponements or an updated timeline for the developer release.

Meta has been investing billions in AI research and infrastructure. Developers who have built applications using Meta's earlier models may face uncertainty as they await access to the new model, which could offer improved capabilities.

Meta has not publicly commented on the reasons for the delay. The absence of a set release date could affect Meta's standing with the developer community.

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