Meta Delays 'Behemoth' AI Model Release

According to the Wall Street Journal (paywalled), Meta is delaying the release of its largest Llama 4 AI model, known as 'Behemoth,' over concerns that it may not be enough of an advance on previous models. 'It's another indicator that the AI industry's scaling strategy -- 'just make everything bigger' -- could be hitting a wall,' notes Axios. From the report: The Journal says that Behemoth is now expected to be released in the fall or even later. It was originally scheduled to coincide with Meta's Llamacon event last month, then later postponed till June. It's also possible the company could speed up a more limited Behemoth release.

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