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Meta Postpones Launch of Flagship Behemoth AI Model to Fall

The delay reflects ongoing performance challenges and internal doubts, as Meta increases AI infrastructure spending and evaluates leadership within its AI product group.

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Overview

  • Meta's Behemoth AI model, initially slated for an April release, has been postponed to fall or later due to concerns over performance improvements compared to earlier versions.
  • Engineers have struggled to deliver substantial advancements, prompting internal debates about whether the model is ready for public release.
  • Senior executives at Meta are reportedly frustrated with the delays and are considering leadership changes within the AI product development team.
  • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to increase AI infrastructure spending to $64–72 billion in 2025, emphasizing the company's commitment to advancing its AI capabilities.
  • The delay comes amid a broader trend in the industry, with competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic also postponing their next-generation AI models.