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Meta Halts Future Multimodal AI Models, Including Llama 3, in EU Due to Regulatory Uncertainty: Axios

Jul 17, 2024, 09:30 PM

Meta has announced that it will not offer its future multimodal AI models, including its largest Llama 3 model, in the European Union due to regulatory uncertainty. The company cited a lack of clarity from EU regulators as the primary reason for this decision, according to Axios. While Meta will continue to provide text-only AI models in the EU, the withholding of multimodal models is seen as a setback for European innovation. This move could potentially impact AI startups and developers in the region, who may find it challenging to incorporate Meta's advanced AI technologies into their products and services.