Meta with Microsoft to release Next Generation AI Model Llama 2

Meta and Microsoft have extended their partnership with the announcement of Llama 2, the revolutionary open-source AI Model aimed to transform the information and communication industry.  Both of these technology giants came together on Tuesday to reveal the next generation of their collaborative open-source AI language model, Llama 2. 

The commercial release of Meta's open-source AI model Llama signals the company's intent to assert itself in the artificial intelligence market. Microsoft's Azure cloud service will be used to deploy the AI model and its updated Llama 2 successive iterations, which will run on the Windows operating system. Llama may come out to be an excellent substitute for costly proprietary models like ChatGPT and Google Bard.

"We’ve partnered with @Microsoft to announce the availability of Llama 2, the next generation of our open-source large language model. It’s free for research and commercial use,” wrote Meta on Twitter.

How is Llama 2 different from other AI models?

Meta and Microsoft appear conscious of the potential risks that AI poses to society and emphasize the culture of transparency and access. They have put in place a number of safety standards and benchmarks as part of their quest for responsible AI research. Extensive red-teaming exercises have been conducted on the refined models of Llama 2 both internally as well as externally to find and fix any potential vulnerabilities. The study article describing the model's evaluation and techniques is publicly available to promote transparency and enable coordinated efforts to improve safety precautions.

 Llama 2 comes with a detailed Responsible Use Guide that instructs developers on the fundamental best practices for creating and assessing generative AI ethically. In order to guarantee that the model is applied properly and morally in all applications, an Acceptable Use Policy has also been established.

How to access Llama 2?

Llama 2 is available in the Azure AI model catalog on Microsoft’s Azure platform, making it easily accessible for developers using Microsoft Azure services. It is optimized to run locally on Windows, guaranteeing a smooth workflow for developers building generative AI experiences across several platforms. Additionally, Llama 2 is accessible from additional providers including Hugging Face and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Conclusion

The world is currently witnessing the development of AI, which is being fueled by transparency, cooperation, and shared accountability. The possibilities are endless given the capabilities of Llama 2, and the world eagerly anticipates the groundbreaking ideas and experiences it will produce.

The businesses are optimistic about Llama 2's potential and anticipate that an open-source strategy will encourage the creation of useful and secure generative AI.