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Report Finds Limited Transparency in Meta’s Llama 2 and OpenAI’s ChatGPT “Open Source” Claims
August 02, 2023 – OpenAI and Meta, among other prominent companies, have recently come under scrutiny for their use of the term “open-source” in relation to their language models. Researchers from the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands released a thought-provoking study pointing out that some language models labeled as “open-source” are not truly open…
Meta and Microsoft Collaborate to Unveil Llama 2: A Next-Generation Language Model
July 19, 2023 – A recent collaboration between Meta and Microsoft has brought forth the introduction of Llama 2, Meta’s next-generation open-source language model. Llama 2 is now available for free usage in both research and commercial applications. In their official press release, Microsoft expressed their intent behind Llama 2, aiming to assist developers and…
Meta Empowers Users with Transparency and Control: Unveiling New Initiatives to Enhance User Experience
June 30, 2023 – As technology continues to advance, social media platforms are increasingly leveraging AI algorithms to enhance user experiences. However, the opaqueness of these algorithms often leaves users in the dark about how their online interactions are being influenced. In a bid to address this concern, Meta has recently announced a series of…
Meta Set to Launch Groundbreaking Social Platform “Threads” in July
June 26, 2023 – In an exciting development, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is preparing to launch a highly anticipated social media platform in mid-July. This ambitious project, internally known as “Project 92” and potentially named “Threads,” has been the subject of speculation since March of this year. While specific details remain undisclosed, Meta…
Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman Stand United in Favor of AI Regulation
June 25, 2023 – In a recent development, industry leaders Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, and Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, have expressed their support for the proposed artificial intelligence (AI) technology regulatory framework put forth by Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market. During a conference, Zuckerberg and Breton reached…
Breaking Barriers: Voicebox AI’s Natural Voice Generation Redefines Virtual Assistants
June 19, 2023 – In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Meta has introduced its latest innovation, the Voicebox AI model. Unlike its competitors, which are limited to responding through text or images, Voicebox AI sets itself apart with its ability to generate audio messages for seamless communication. Voicebox AI revolutionizes the way we interact…
Reassessing the AI Threat: Yann LeCun of Meta on AI’s Inferior Intelligence to Dogs
June 16, 2023 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a topic of great interest and speculation in recent years. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, there are ongoing debates regarding the potential impact of AI on society. At a recent Viva Tech conference in Paris, Yann LeCun, the Chief AI Scientist of…
Lighter and More Advanced: Exploring the Meta Quest 3 Prototype
May 29, 2023 – In a tech world buzzing with anticipation, Meta Quest 2 VR headset has reached a milestone, having been on the market for nearly three years. Originally known as Oculus Quest 2, this immersive device introduced by Meta has captivated enthusiasts worldwide. While Meta introduced the Quest Pro last year, it didn’t…
Meta Implements Major Workforce Reduction, Impacting 6,000 Employees
May 25, 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced a significant workforce reduction, affecting approximately 6,000 employees. This move comes as Meta continues to realign its operations and streamline its workforce in response to evolving market conditions. Employees from various departments such as marketing, website security, enterprise…
Meta’s MMS Project: Enabling Seamless Language Conversion for Over 1100 Languages
May 23, 2023 – In a groundbreaking move, Meta Corporation has introduced the Massively Multilingual Speech (MMS) project, revolutionizing language-to-text and text-to-speech services across more than 1100 languages. What sets MMS apart is its remarkable ability to process nearly 4000 unannotated spoken languages, surpassing existing models by tenfold. At the core of Meta’s achievement lies…