Meta is upgrading its AI chatbot with the new Muse Spark 1.1 model, adding productivity features to compete with rivals like ChatGPT. The update allows Meta AI to access user calendars for planning, conduct in-depth research, and handle recurring tasks. This marks a strategic shift from Meta's previous focus on entertainment. The new features are rolling out in select markets alongside new Facebook tools for account verification and marketplace selling.
Muse Spark 1.1 upgrade
- ▪The new model enables Meta AI to better retrieve data from multiple sources, including research papers and social networks
- ▪Meta is upgrading its AI chatbot to use the new Muse Spark 1.1 large language model
- ▪The Muse Spark 1.1 model, introduced by Meta earlier in July 2026, supports prompts with up to 1 million tokens
Meta AI productivity features
- ▪The updated Meta AI began rolling out on July 24, 2026, in select markets, with wider availability planned for the coming weeks
- ▪The updated Meta AI can access a user's calendar to help plan events and generate daily briefings
- ▪The update marks a strategic shift for Meta, which previously prioritized entertainment features over productivity tools
- ▪New features allow the chatbot to browse Facebook Marketplace for items or search for restaurants for a planned event
- ▪Users can set up recurring tasks for Meta AI, such as generating weekly meal plans or providing product restock updates
Facebook Verified launch
- ▪Users who complete the Facebook Verified process receive a checkmark badge on their profiles
- ▪Meta is launching Facebook Verified, a free tool for users over 18 to verify their accounts by uploading a video selfie
Facebook Seller app
- ▪Meta is also launching Seller, a new mobile app for users who sell items on Facebook Marketplace
- ▪The Seller app features an AI tool that helps create product listings by generating marketing copy and suggesting prices
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