Meta’s next AI model could mark a change in its “open source” AI strategy that Mark Zuckerberg had called “the path forward.” Currently, the company is working on a new AI model, code-named Avocado, that it might charge for access to, Bloomberg reports.
Last year, Meta launched its open source (depending on who you ask, since the Open Source Initiative disagrees) Llama 4 AI model, but it had a disappointing release, with Meta caught gaming AI benchmarks and being forced to delay a planned “Behemoth” version. But Zuckerberg scrapped that “in pursuit of something new,” Bloomberg says.
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This is an interesting development for Meta and its approach to AI. It will be fascinating to see how this shift impacts the industry and the accessibility of AI technologies. Looking forward to more updates on this topic!
I agree, it’s definitely a significant shift for Meta. Charging for their AI model could impact how developers and researchers interact with their technology, potentially limiting access compared to their previous open-source strategy. It’ll be interesting to see how this affects innovation in the field.