Meta Delays AI Model Update - Stock Suffers
Get ready to wait a little longer for the highly-anticipated AI model, "Behemoth." The iconic AI, promised to roll out on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, has faced another setback before it even made its debut.
According to confidential insider reports, Meta is putting off the public debut of its AI trailblazer "Behemoth." Industry experts are questioning the direction of Meta's billion-dollar AI investments as a result of these delays and lingering doubts about the significant language capabilities of the "Behemoth" model. As a result, Meta's stock dropped by 2.4%.
The "Behemoth" debut was initially planned for April, synchronizing with Meta's first AI developer conference. Preceding the event, Meta launched two smaller models from its Llama AI family. However, the "Behemoth" release was postponed internally from June to an uncertain fall release date.
Behemoth's Bumpy Road
Metaluster once received acclaim for its rapid advancement in the global AI race, investing billions into AI for chatbots on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook [6]. Now, the company seems to be hitting a snag in its AI development. Meta aims to invest up to $72 billion in 2023, with a significant portion designated for CEO Mark Zuckerberg's ambitious AI goals [6].
Neither Zuckerberg nor other Meta executives have publicly set a timetable for "Behemoth." Despite this, Meta could decide to expedite the AI model's release, perhaps through a limited introduction. However, engineers worry that "Behemoth" may not meet public expectations regarding its capabilities, according to sources within the company. Meta has declined to comment on the matter.
Executives are also reportedly dissatisfied with the team responsible for creating the Llama-4 models, allegedly due to a lack of progress in "Behemoth." As a result, Meta is reportedly considering reshuffling the management of its AI product group.
Sources: ntv.de, mpa/DJ | AI, Meta Platforms, Facebook, WhatsApp, Mark Zuckerberg, Stock Market
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- Lack of Improvements: Engineers are uncertain if "Behemoth" offers notable advancements over existing models like Llama 4, which was launched in April [4].
- Training Issues: Internal sources note that difficulties in training the model have slowed its effectiveness, contributing to the delay [2].
The delay reflects ongoing challenges within the AI industry, including the need for more advanced training methods and access to ample, high-quality data [5]. It remains to be seen whether Meta will be able to bring "Behemoth" to the market or whether it might become another Victim of the AI industry's diminishing returns [5].
The Commission, considering the challenges in Meta's AI development, might consider proposing a directive on the protection of workers from risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the AI sector, as the finance sector mayseen a potential reduction in investments in technology companies like Meta due to continuous delays in the launch of AI models, such as the stock-market sensitive AI project "Behemoth." AI advancements in the company, like the Llama 4 model, have been questionable, with engineers uncertain about the model's potential artificial-intelligence capabilities compared to "Behemoth."
