Meta announces first AI-focused event LlamaCon: When, where ...
Meta recently announced its first AI developer conference named LlamaCon scheduled for April 29. LlamaCon is set to showcase Meta’s free artificial intelligence (AI) models, tools, and upcoming developments in generative AI technology. This event signifies Meta's growing commitment to artificial intelligence as it competes with other leaders in the field.
Focus on AI Development
The upcoming LlamaCon event is expected to provide insights into future Llama models and AI innovations. While specific details about the conference are currently limited, it marks a significant move for Meta in the AI landscape, distinct from its established Meta Connect developer conference.
LlamaCon will cater specifically to developers working with Meta’s AI models, unlike Meta Connect, which covers themes like mixed reality, AI-powered glasses, and the metaverse. The dedicated focus on AI at LlamaCon will likely unveil Llama 4 as the next version of Meta's large language model, incorporating native multimodal abilities and agent-like features as indicated by Mark Zuckerberg.
Meta's AI Initiatives
In recent months, Meta has intensified its AI efforts, planning to launch multiple large language models (LLMs) in 2024. These models aim to enhance reasoning abilities and compete with leading AI products from companies like OpenAI and Google DeepMind. With an $80 billion investment in AI research, development, and infrastructure, Meta is positioning itself as a major player in generative AI.
According to TechCrunch, the launch of LlamaCon aligns with Meta's broader AI strategy of improving personalization features in its Meta AI chatbot and supporting open-source AI tools for generative AI development.
Upcoming Developer Events
While LlamaCon focuses on AI advancements, Meta Connect 2025 is slated to return later this year with a focus on virtual and mixed reality technology, AI-powered glasses, and metaverse exploration on September 17–18. The event will introduce new developments in VR and AR hardware and specialized tools for developers and content creators.
Meta's strategy of hosting consecutive developer events underscores its commitment to leadership in AI and extended reality development. Stay tuned for more information on LlamaCon, including registration details and keynote announcements, in the coming weeks.
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