Meta's Revenue Strategies with Llama Models

Meta has shifted its stance on monetizing its open-source Llama models, indicating it is now generating revenue from selling access to these tools. Initially, Mark Zuckerberg stated that the primary goal of releasing these models was to gather community feedback and improve their AI technology. However, recent legal documents reveal that part of Meta's funding may indeed come from selling access to Llama, suggesting an evolution in their revenue approach. This change has raised questions about the motivations behind their open-source strategy, particularly as they balance substantial spending on AI infrastructure and development.