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Meta delays rollout of new AI model, NYT reports
Meta delayed its Avocado AI model launch due to underperformance versus competitors and is considering licensing Google's Gemini to power its products temporarily.
- On Thursday, Meta postponed the release of its foundational AI model, Avocado, until at least May, with three people confirming the delay from the originally planned release this month.
- Internal tests revealed Avocado underperformed against rival models from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic, with performance reportedly falling between Gemini 2.5 and Gemini 3.
- In a potential strategic shift, Meta leaders discussed temporarily licensing Gemini to power the company's AI products, though no decisions have been reached per the New York Times.
- Capital spending plans of up to $135 billion for the year to pursue 'superintelligence' continue as Meta invests $14.3 billion into Scale AI under founder Alexandr Wang.
- A Meta spokesperson stated the company expects steady model improvements and will 'steadily push the frontier,' acknowledging performance issues and delays that previously plagued Llama 4.
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Meta pushes AI model 'Avocado' rollout to May or later, NYT reports
Meta has delayed the release of its AI model “Avocado” until at least May or June. The model’s performance sits between Gemini 2.5 and Gemini 3 from Google. The company continues heavy investment in AI and chips while aiming toward “superintelligence” development.
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