Meta (META.US) will open source the next generation AI model.

According to reports, Meta is preparing to launch the first batch of new artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by Alexandr Wang, and plans to eventually provide multiple versions of these models in an open-source license. Sources revealed that before officially releasing the new models, Meta plans to retain some proprietary technology and ensure that these models do not introduce new security risks. Last June, Meta announced a $14.3 billion investment in the AI startup Scale AI and acquired 49% of its shares. As part of the investment, Scale AI's co-founder and CEO Alexandr Wang will join Meta to lead its "superintelligence" team focused on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). It is reported that due to the previous generation Llama 4 series models falling behind competitors, Meta is launching this new model series to help the company catch up with rivals and hopes that future models will lead the industry. Reports suggest that AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic have hinted at the upcoming release of next-generation models. Reports indicate that Meta understands that its new models may not be able to compete with those companies' new products in terms of overall performance, but believes they will have advantages that appeal to consumers in certain areas. Wang has stated that some of the company's latest large models will still remain proprietary. The report notes that this signifies Meta's shift towards a mixed strategy of open-source and closed-source.