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Meta’s Llama AI models surpass 1 billion downloads, advancing open-source innovation

Oluwatosin Adeyemi by Oluwatosin Adeyemi
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Meta AI with Llama 3.2 expands to the Middle East & Africa—Here’s what’s new

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A major step towards democratising access to potent artificial intelligence tools has been taken with Meta’s Llama family of large language models (LLMs) surpassing 1 billion downloads, a notable achievement for the open-source AI community. 

The Large Language Model Meta AI, or Llama, was first released in 2023 and has since grown to be a key component of innovation in various sectors, universities, and startups.

 This accomplishment is a testament to Meta’s mission to make AI development open, customisable, and accessible, and it goes beyond a simple download count. Llama’s expansion shows how open-source AI models can spur extensive use, stimulate innovation, and hasten breakthroughs across a range of industries.

What made Meta Llama AI models stand out

 In an AI environment where closed ecosystems are common, Llama stands out for its dedication to transparency. By permitting developers to examine, alter, and expand upon its models, Meta makes sure that creativity is not restricted by business firewalls.

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The implications of this accessibility are significant, which include:

  •  There are no expensive licensing fees for startups to create competitive tools.
  •  Researchers can modify models for use in humanitarian and scholarly contexts.
  •  Businesses can more securely and flexibly integrate Llama into their systems.

According to Meta, developers most often comment on the Llama ecosystem’s security, customisation, and transparency—elements that are essential for secure AI adoption.

Meta Llama AI models’ versatility

Several practical applications based on Llama’s models have been shared by Meta to demonstrate its adaptability. These include improving local culture promotion, small business deal-making, and music streaming experiences.

The massive streaming service Spotify is improving its AI DJ and music recommendation systems with Llama. Together with Llama’s language skills, Spotify’s understanding of audio content enables the platform to offer contextual explanations for recommended audiobooks. podcasts, and music. This enhances the user experience while strengthening the bond between artists and fans.

Unveil – Llama’s conversational AI and image recognition

Developers Taegang Kim, Minho Park, and Srimoyee Mukhopadhyay developed Unveil, an app that uses Llama’s conversational AI and image recognition, during the Austin Llama Impact Hackathon. By identifying and describing cultural landmarks, such as sculptures and murals, the app helps visitors and locals alike discover underrepresented areas of the city and supports small businesses.

 A U.S. startup called Fynopsis is using Llama 3.2 to make M&A for small businesses easier. In translingual M&A transactions, their platform uses Llama’s multilingual and vision capabilities to autofill legal documents, fill in language gaps, and streamline due diligence procedures.

Meta’s Llama models foster global innovation

In addition to being technical instruments, Meta’s Llama models foster worldwide innovation.  More people, irrespective of location, industry, or financial limitations, can take part in the AI revolution with Llama.

As Meta points out, the journey to one billion downloads is impressive, but it’s only the beginning. As new languages, features, and applications are developed, Llama will be ready to drive the upcoming generation of AI applications.

 Standalone Meta AI app

Meta launched a standalone AI app on Tuesday, 29 April, at Meta’s LlamaCon event. The app enables users to access Meta AI within an app, much like Google’s Gemini, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity and other AI assistant apps.

Up until now, only Meta-owned social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger – have integrated Meta AI.

Launched in September 2023, the integrated Meta AI is a virtual assistant that can reason using large language models.

In addition to being accessible through the company’s family of platforms, which includes Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger, the standalone app comes as Meta seeks to increase the use of the AI assistant.

It also marks the decision by CEO Mark Zuckerberg to challenge Google and OpenAI, two of the company’s main competitors, in order to fortify the company’s position in the cutthroat AI market.

According to Zuckerberg, the company wants Meta AI to reach the milestone of one billion monthly active users by the end of 2025.

However, Meta AI has surpassed one million downloads and continues to grow, along with a 4.1-star rating on the Google Play Store.

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Oluwatosin Adeyemi

Oluwatosin Adeyemi

Oluwatosin Adeyemi is a seasoned writer with 5+ years of experience. He holds a degree in Animal Science from Olabisi Onabanjo University. A hardworking and creative individual with a passion for teamwork and self-improvement.

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