Meta’s Shift to Closed AI Models Raises Big Questions
Meta may be moving away from open source AI. Here’s what the shift to closed models could mean for the future of AI development.
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Meta’s Shift to Closed AI Models Raises Big Questions Is Meta Abandoning Open Source AI? What Its New Direction Means Meta has long championed open source AI, but recent moves suggest a strategic pivot toward closed models. With the launch of its Superintelligence Lab and stalled progress on the much-anticipated Behemoth model, many are now asking: is Meta stepping away from openness to compete more aggressively in the race for artificial general intelligence (AGI)? In this post, we’ll explore the implications of this potential change, what it means for developers and the broader AI community, and why it matters now more than ever. If you're wondering about Meta's AI roadmap and how its evolving approach could affect the industry, you’re in the right place. Image Credits:Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto / Getty Images Meta's Superintelligence Lab and the Pause on Behemoth In early 2025, Meta announced its new Superintelligence Lab—a clear sign of its ambitions to develop advanced AI systems that rival those from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Ant…
