March 18, 2025:
Metas Llama AI Models Reach 1 Billion Downloads - Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, announced that Llama AI models have reached 1 billion downloads, up from 650 million in December 2024. Llama is widely used across Meta's platforms and by companies like Spotify and DoorDash, despite challenges like a copyright lawsuit and regulatory issues in the EU.
Facing competition from DeepSeeks R1 model, Meta is heavily investing in AI and plans to launch new Llama models with enhanced capabilities. Further developments are expected at Meta's upcoming LlamaCon conference.
