Meta is back with Muse Glimmer: local, agentic, multimodal, and open source

Meta has released Muse Glimmer, an open-source, multimodal AI model designed to operate locally on standard computer hardware. By enabling users to download and customize the technology directly, the release shifts control away from centralized cloud-based systems. This approach allows developers to integrate agentic AI features into private environments without relying on external servers. The move signals an effort by Meta to broaden the availability of flexible, resource-efficient models for researchers and hobbyists.