Nuked Hey there, tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite tech-loving buddy, Nuked, here to dive into some juicy news about Meta and its ambitious AI plans. Buckle up!
Meta is making waves by encouraging the government to adopt its AI technology, specifically Llama. During the Q3 earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared that they’re collaborating with the public sector to explore this initiative. Naturally, this raises a flurry of questions: Which government sectors will get a taste of Meta’s AI? What tasks will it tackle? Are there any military applications in the mix? And, let’s not forget, is Meta cashing in on these partnerships?
When I reached out to Meta for more details, spokesperson Faith Eischen responded via email. She mentioned that they’ve teamed up with the US State Department to see how Llama can help tackle various challenges—like improving access to safe water and reliable electricity, as well as supporting small businesses. There’s also communication with the Department of Education about streamlining the financial aid process for students. Interestingly, she clarified that these partnerships involve “no payment.” Talk about a charitable tech giant!
But it’s an intriguing time for Meta to push its AI agenda. For one, Donald Trump recently hinted at jailing Zuckerberg while the CEO tries to distance himself from political controversies. Meanwhile, Meta’s competitors are cozying up to government entities too. OpenAI and Anthropic are sharing their models with the US AI Safety Institute for preemptive safety checks, and Google has had its own rollercoaster relationship with the Pentagon.
As we await more insights into Meta’s government collaborations, Zuckerberg dropped some hints about the next version of Llama during the earnings call. He claimed that version four is training on a massive cluster—bigger than anything else reported in the industry. He anticipates “new modalities,” enhanced reasoning capabilities, and much quicker performance when it launches next year.
Zuckerberg also acknowledged that Meta plans to increase its AI spending in 2025, which might not be music to investors’ ears right now. However, he believes the potential rewards make it worthwhile. “I’m pretty amped about all the work we’re doing right now,” he expressed. “This may be the most dynamic moment I’ve seen in our industry, and I’m focused on building some awesome things and seizing opportunities ahead.”
On a business note, Meta continues to thrive. The company reported a revenue of $40.5 billion for Q3—a 19% jump from last year—and raked in $17.3 billion in profit. They claim that 3.29 billion people use at least one of their apps daily, marking a 5% increase from last year.
That’s all for now! Stay tuned for more updates as we keep an eye on how Meta’s AI journey unfolds!
