Agentic Workflows

AWS launches open-source Strands Decider 2B, a Jev-style decision model

Amazon Web Services released Strands Decider 2B, an open-source model built to choose between preset options and output a confidence score rather than generate text. It is small enough to run locally, launched the same week OpenAI unveiled a similar tool, and originated as a side project by AWS distinguished engineer Marc Brooker after he saw TypeSafe's Jev model.

techcrunch.com · 2026-10-01

Muse Spark 1.3 launches with upgraded agentic and coding capabilities

The developer has released Muse Spark 1.3, an updated AI model available now through Muse Code and the Meta Model API. The update focuses on sustaining longer, multi-step tasks, following complex instructions more reliably, and collaborating more actively with users by asking clarifying questions and checking in before consequential actions. A more advanced reasoning mode is expected soon pending additional safety testing.

research.meta.ai · 2026-09-02