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Meta Platforms has postponed the release of its upcoming artificial intelligence model, known internally as Avocado, after internal testing showed the system struggling to match the capabilities of competing models from rival technology companies.
According to a report from The New York Times, the company had initially planned to release the model this month but has now delayed its launch until at least May, citing performance gaps compared with the latest AI systems on the market.
The delay highlights the intensifying competition among major technology firms racing to dominate the rapidly expanding generative AI sector.
Avocado has reportedly been under development for several months as part of Meta’s broader effort to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence.
However, internal evaluations found that the model currently lags behind the most advanced systems released by competitors, including those developed by OpenAI and Google.
Executives and engineers at Meta have reportedly explored alternative strategies while improvements are made to the model. One possibility under discussion internally has been temporarily licensing Google’s Gemini AI technology to support certain Meta products.
The move would represent an unusual step for Meta, which has historically prioritized building its own AI infrastructure and models.
While the Avocado model faces delays, Meta continues to expand its artificial intelligence hardware capabilities.
The company recently unveiled four new custom-designed AI chips, part of a broader effort to improve the efficiency and performance of the massive computing infrastructure required to train and run advanced AI systems.
These chips are intended to reduce reliance on third-party hardware suppliers and improve Meta’s ability to scale its AI services across its global platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.
The delay underscores the growing pressure on technology companies to keep pace in what has become one of the most competitive sectors in the global technology industry.
Over the past two years, companies including OpenAI, Google, and Meta have invested billions of dollars in the development of large language models and generative AI systems capable of producing text, images, code, and other digital content.
As the race intensifies, industry analysts say the companies that can combine advanced models, computing infrastructure, and large-scale data ecosystems will likely dominate the next generation of digital platforms.
For Meta, the success of its next AI models could play a crucial role in shaping the future of its advertising, social media, and virtual platform strategies.
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