Reuters reported exclusively on the 21st (local time) that Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) research unit, the "Superintelligence Lab," developed a new AI model in six months and shared it internally.
According to Reuters, Meta Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth told reporters at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, that "the AI models developed by the Meta Superintelligence Lab (MSL), launched last year, are very impressive."
Earlier, major foreign media reported that Meta had revised its open-source AI strategy and begun developing a closed model aimed at securing next-generation superintelligence. Meta is developing the code-named "Avocado," a successor to the open-source AI model "Llama," with the goal of release in the first quarter of this year. It has also begun developing an AI image and video generation model code-named "Mango."
Bosworth did not specify which model was shared internally this time. He said, "The new model is not yet complete," adding, "An enormous amount of work is required even after training, and additional processes are essential to complete the model in a form consumers can use."
Meta's AI strategy drew attention as Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg personally created a research organization and brought in AI talent in large numbers. After a series of assessments that Meta's AI models lagged behind competitors such as OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, and Google, the developer of Gemini, CEO Zuckerberg moved to overhaul the AI strategy last year. Meta is seeking a turnaround with the new AI models it will unveil this year.
Bosworth also called last year a turning point for Meta's AI strategy. He said, "It was a chaotic year as we simultaneously launched the Superintelligence Lab, built infrastructure, and secured power," adding, "Now the results of last year's large-scale investments are emerging."
He also predicted that the next two years, from this year to next year, will be a crucial period for launching related products as demand for consumer AI increases. Meta currently sells smart glasses made in partnership with Ray-Ban and has recently paused overseas expansion to respond to surging demand in the United States.