Meta Platforms, Inc. is reportedly preparing to launch its first new series of artificial intelligence models, developed under the leadership of Alexandr Wang, with plans to eventually release multiple versions under an open-source license. Sources indicate that prior to the official release, Meta intends to retain certain proprietary technologies and ensure the new models do not introduce new security risks. In June of last year, Meta announced a $143 billion investment in AI startup Scale AI, acquiring a 49% stake in the company. As part of the investment, Scale AI's co-founder and CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta to lead its "superintelligent" team focused on artificial general intelligence (AGI). Reports suggest that with the previous-generation Llama 4 series models lagging behind competitors, the new model series aims to help the company catch up, with future iterations expected to lead the industry. AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic have reportedly hinted that their next-generation models are imminent. While Meta acknowledges that its new models may not compete with the overall performance of rivals' upcoming products, it believes they will offer consumer-attractive advantages in certain areas. Wang has stated that some of the company's latest large models will remain proprietary. This move signals a shift toward a hybrid strategy combining open-source and closed-source approaches at Meta.
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