Meta's Llama AI Models Reach 350M Downloads, Used by Major Firms

Aug 29, 2024, 02:38 PM

Meta's Llama artificial intelligence models have reached nearly 350 million downloads, marking a more than tenfold increase compared to the same period last year. The models have seen significant adoption, with a notable 10x growth in usage since the beginning of the year. Llama models are being utilized by major companies, including Goldman Sachs and AT&T, for various business functions such as customer service, document review, and computer code generation. The usage of Llama models via cloud providers has more than doubled from May to July, and the models have gained over 20 million downloads in the last month alone. This rapid growth highlights the increasing trend towards open-source AI models in the industry.