Meta Unveils LlamaCon, Consumer AI App, and Llama API, Challenging OpenAI

Apr 30, 2025
TechCrunch
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Summary

Meta holds LlamaCon, unveils consumer AI app and Llama API, challenging OpenAI with open AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen in bid to expand adoption.

Key Points

  • Meta holds first AI developer conference LlamaCon, launches consumer AI chatbot app and Llama API
  • Meta aims to expand adoption of open Llama AI models, undercutting 'closed' AI providers like OpenAI
  • Meta CEO Zuckerberg sees open AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen as allies against closed model providers

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