The AI arms race has officially begun, as Mark Zuckerberg has announced Meta’s new language model following the success of ChatGPT. A language model is the foundation of any generative AI system, with Google’s Bard and OpenAI’s chatbot utilizing expansive language model systems.
CNBC reported that Meta has trained the system they call LLaMA, which it will unveil to researchers. Subsequently, the development speaks to the tech industry’s current fascination with capitalizing on the viral success gained by ChatGPT.
Meta Unveiling Language Model
For the past few months, ChatGPT has dominated headlines in the tech industry. The OpenAI-developed system has surprised users with its advanced capabilities and showcased rapid progression in the technology. Simultaneously inciting a race for AI supremacy by a host of tech companies.
Now, the creator of Facebook is getting in on the action, as Mark Zuckerberg has announced Meta’s new language model following the success of ChatGPT. A language model is the foundation of any generative AI system, as the OpenAI chatbot is built on the GPT language model, and Google’s competitor, called Bard, is built on the LaMDA language model.
Meta’s own incarnation of this technology, called LLaMA, will debut to researchers today. Moreover, the report notes that the model is “intended to help scientists and engineers explore applications for AI such as answering questions and summarizing documents.” Conversely, it was developed by Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) Team and is another sign of an industry trend.
ChatGPT, and Google’s subsequent Bard, has kicked off an AI arms race seeking. apiece of the growing market. ZUckerberg’ and MEta’s incarnation of the tech has reportedly shown the promise of completing “more complicated tasks like solving math theroems or predicting protein structures,” the CEO stated.