Meta Platforms Delays 'Behemoth' AI Model

Meta Platforms has reportedly postponed the release of its highly anticipated large language model, "Behemoth," due to growing internal concerns about its capabilities and the strategic direction of its AI investments, as revealed by The Wall Street Journal on Thursday.

Revised Release Timeline

Initially slated for an April debut to coincide with Meta's first AI developer conference, the launch was first pushed back to June. According to recent updates, the timeline has now been extended to fall or possibly even later. This delay occurs despite Meta's recent release of two smaller models from its Llama AI family.

Challenges in Development

Engineers working on Behemoth are facing significant hurdles in achieving substantial improvements over previous versions. These challenges have sparked debates among the team regarding the model's readiness for a public launch.