Meta presents new AI model Llama 3.1 to compete with OpenAI and Google
Date: 2024-07-25 Author: Oliver Abernathy Categories: BUSINESS
On July 23, 2024, Meta officially unveiled its new artificial intelligence model, called Llama 3.1. As stated by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, this model is aimed at competing with similar products from OpenAI and Google. According to Bloomberg, the development of Llama 3.1 required significant resources, including several months of work and hundreds of millions of dollars spent on computing power.
Features of Llama 3.1
Llama 3.1 is designed for creating chatbots both inside Meta and for use by third-party developers. One of the key capabilities of the new model is generative AI, which allows you to create images from text prompts. In addition to this, the model supports the function of uploading photos of users' faces, which can be used to create personalized images in various scenarios and scenes.
Zuckerberg noted that Llama 3.1 has advanced capabilities for solving complex problems. The model includes improved reasoning engines that allow you to solve mathematical problems efficiently and generate large amounts of text instantly.
Impact on Meta AI and future development
Llama 3.1 is also used to power the Meta AI chatbot, which Zuckerberg says already has "hundreds of millions" of users. Zuckerberg expressed confidence that Meta AI will become the most popular chatbot in the world by the end of 2024. The company plans to use the Llama model to train its own AI models.
Meta's CEO emphasized that Llama's model development represents one of the most advanced in the field of AI today. The company is already working on a new version of the model - Llama 4, the creation of which will require multi-billion dollar investments in computing power.
Technology Availability and the Future of AI
The technology behind Llama 3.1 will be available to the public free of charge, subject to an "acceptable use policy." This solution opens up new opportunities for developers and researchers looking to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies in their projects.
Previously, Capgemini Chief Innovation Officer Pascal Briere predicted that by 2025, AI-based agents will be able to effectively communicate and perform joint tasks, which confirms the trend of growth and development of AI technologies.
The launch of Llama 3.1 underscores Meta's commitment to remaining at the forefront of artificial intelligence technology and strengthening its competitiveness in this rapidly evolving field. With new capabilities and plans for the future, Meta aims to further strengthen its position and provide innovative solutions to users and developers around the world.
