Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has reportedly postponed the release of its latest artificial intelligence model to external developers several times, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal, raising questions about the timing of the company’s next major AI rollout.

The report said the delay has now extended to nearly two months after Meta’s head of artificial intelligence indicated that the new model would be made available “soon.” Sources familiar with the matter told the publication that the company currently has no confirmed launch date for the developer release.

Meta is also building an application programming interface (API) designed to allow developers and businesses to integrate the company’s AI capabilities into their own products and services. According to the report, the social media and technology group is currently testing the API with selected partners ahead of a broader rollout.

A Meta spokesperson told The Wall Street Journal that the company intends to release the API later this month, although no specific timeline was disclosed.

The latest delay represents a shift from Meta’s original plans. According to the report, the company had initially intended to launch the API alongside its newest AI model, known as Muse Spark, when that model was unveiled in April.

The postponement comes as competition within the artificial intelligence sector continues to intensify. Major technology companies including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and Microsoft are racing to release increasingly advanced AI systems and developer tools, making product launch schedules an important factor in maintaining market momentum and developer engagement.

While Meta has not publicly detailed the reasons behind the delay, extended testing periods often reflect efforts to improve performance, reliability, scalability and safety before making new AI systems broadly available.

The company has made artificial intelligence a central component of its long-term strategy, investing heavily in large language models, AI infrastructure and developer platforms. A successful rollout of Muse Spark and its associated API could strengthen Meta’s position in the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem and expand adoption of its technology among businesses and software developers.

Meta Platforms is a global technology company focused on social media, digital advertising, artificial intelligence and virtual reality. The company operates major platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, serving billions of users worldwide.