Meta Launches AI Code Generation Tool Muse at 80% Lower Price

Meta's entry into AI code generation at a steep discount signals a shift from capability races to price competition, which could pressure margins for existing providers and accelerate adoption among smaller developers. The move matters most for companies selling proprietary coding assistants, as buyers gain a cheaper alternative. Whether Muse's lower price reflects a durable cost advantage or a temporary land grab—and how rivals respond—is the open question.