Meta Releases Llama 2 AI Model for Free Commercial Use
Meta unveils Llama 2, an open-source large language model available for free for both research and commercial applications. The company partners with Microsoft to distribute the technology through the Azure AI catalog.
Meta releases Llama 2 as a free, open-source large language model for both research and commercial use. This next-generation AI model includes pretrained weights and conversational fine-tuned versions, building on the massive success of its predecessor, Llama 1, which generated over 100,000 access requests from researchers.
The tech giant embraces an open approach to artificial intelligence, arguing that shared access makes the technology safer and more innovative. By allowing the developer community to stress-test the models, Meta ensures faster identification and resolution of vulnerabilities while enabling businesses and startups to leverage tools built at a massive scale.
Meta expands its partnership with Microsoft to distribute Llama 2, making the model available starting today in the Azure AI model catalog. This strategic collaboration aims to bring powerful generative AI capabilities to a wider audience of creators and enterprises, opening up new economic and social opportunities.