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Spain's Multiverse Computing launches Quasar 438B, its top-scoring reasoning model

Donostia based Multiverse Computing launched Quasar 438B, a 438 billion parameter reasoning model scoring 43 on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, the highest mark yet for a European model, served through its CompactifAI API.

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Verified Multiverse Computing press release (GlobeNewswire), 2 September 2026

What it does not test. Does not establish independence from non-European chips, cloud or training infrastructure used to build or serve the model.

How this item counts. Towards autonomy: it changes who owns. Binding 3 of 3 (in force or operating), scale 1 of 3 (small), Verified counts in full: weight +3 of 36 possible. Spanish firm owns top-scoring European reasoning model; serving infra not shown European. European Sovereignty Index

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