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Meta says its Muse Image model is being used to power more than 30 new Instagram filters. Image: Meta

Facebook's parent company on Tuesday announced Muse Image, its first picture-generating model developed within the Alexandr Wang-led Meta Superintelligence Lab.

Why it matters: The model is the latest test of Meta's effort to close the gap with cutting-edge AI rivals, even as those companies continue to push forward.