Meta Platforms released Llama 3 to compete with OpenAI

Meta Platforms released Llama 3, a large language model, and an image generator to compete with OpenAI. Llama 3 has 400bn parameters, scoring 85 MMLU, with smaller versions having 8bn and 70bn parameters. Meta AI will integrate these models, expanding to markets like Australia and Canada. Meta aims to enhance user experience and compete with Microsoft-backed OpenAI. The company addressed safety concerns and emphasized the use of high-quality data for Llama 3.