Llama 2: why is Meta releasing open-source AI model and are there any risks?

Possible reasons for release of LLM include potential for diluting rivals’ competitive edge

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has this week released an open-source version of an artificial intelligence model, Llama 2, for public use. The large language model (LLM), which can be used to create a ChatGPT-like chatbot, is available to startups, established businesses and lone operators. But why is Meta doing this and what are the potential risks involved?

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