MAX is here! What does that mean for Mojo🔥?

Modular initially set out to simplify AI development by creating a unified programming model across AI hardware, which led to the development of Mojo, a programming language designed for AI developers. Mojo was built on next-generation compiler technology and can generalize code across different types of hardware. In May 2023, Mojo was publicly released, and its development has since been complemented by MAX, a package that provides modern AI systems with graph compilers, kernel fusion, orchestration, and runtime support. MAX includes Mojo to ensure better user experience and deep integration, making it easier to manage software delivery and ensure consistent versioning. While MAX inherently depends on Mojo, Mojo can still be installed independently, and the two packages can coexist with aligned version numbering to avoid confusion. Modular is working on open-sourcing Mojo's Standard Library and components of MAX under the Apache 2.0 license, while also planning a commercially supported edition of MAX. The company expresses gratitude to its community, looking forward to advancements in AI models using the MAX infrastructure.