However, unlike with the Llama models, the company reportedly intends to keep some components proprietary and assess security risks before releasing them. The largest models are also not expected to be made openly available.

According to the report, Wang sees Meta as a counterweight to Anthropic and OpenAI, which are more focused on governments and enterprise customers. Meta, by contrast, is betting on broad B2C distribution through WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. According to Axios’ sources, Meta already knows that the new models will not be able to match the competition in every area.