Meta releases new AI model Llama 4

Meta Platforms on Saturday released the latest version of its large language model (LLM) Llama, called Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick.

Meta said Llama is a multimodal AI system. Multimodal systems can process and integrate various types of data, including text, video, images, and audio, and can convert content across these formats.

Meta said in a statement that Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick are its "most advanced models yet" and "the best in their class for multimodality."

Meta added that Llama 4 Maverick and Llama 4 Scout will be open-source software. Meta is also previewing Llama 4 Behemoth, which it called "one of the smartest LLMs in the world and our most powerful yet to serve as a teacher for our new models."

(With input from agencies)