Meta Faces Backlash Over New Llama AI Models as Trump’s Tariff Push Threatens Future Tech Projects
Meta’s new AI models face backlash over performance claims, while Trump’s tariffs threaten future tech innovation.
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Meta Faces Backlash Over New Llama AI Models as Trump’s Tariff Push Threatens Future Tech Projects
Meta’s weekend drop of three new Llama AI models—Scout, Maverick, and the still-training Behemoth—was meant to be a bold leap in the AI race. Instead, the rollout has ignited skepticism across the tech world. Rather than applause, the response ranged from lukewarm to outright critical, raising serious questions about performance transparency, internal practices, and whether these “open-ish” models can truly compete in a rapidly evolving AI landscape. Image:Google Underwhelming Rollout: What Went Wrong with Meta’s AI Models? The launch of Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth was expected to turn heads, but industry observers were left unimpressed. Critics pointed out that the models, though positioned as advanced, lacked the breakthrough capabilities that today’s market demands. Instead of redefining benchmarks, Meta’s AI offerings appeared to be chasing them. Insiders and online chatter on platforms like X and Reddit began surfacing almost immediately, alleging discrepancies between the public …
