Meta AI: What is Llama and why does it matter?

Llama is an open family of large language models (LLMs) and large multimodal models (LMMs) from Meta, offering a range of text-generating capabilities with varying levels of vision capabilities. The Llama 3.1 and 3.2 models are freely available for research and commercial purposes, allowing developers to access and fine-tune the models without restrictions. With a focus on safety and security, Meta has developed tools such as Llama Guard, Prompt Guard, and Llama Code Shield to prevent harmful prompts or insecure code generation. The models can be used with various platforms, including HuggingFace, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Amazon Web Services, enabling developers to create their own AI-powered applications with more control over the technology. By releasing Llama 3 under an open-source license, Meta aims to promote a positive AI future by ensuring that more people around the world have access to the benefits of AI, preventing power concentration in the hands of a few companies, and deploying the technology safely across society.