Meta's Strategic Shift: From Free AI Models to Charging Cloud Providers

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has made a bold move by giving away the code for its AI language model, Llama 2, for free. This open-source approach challenges the dominant players in the AI field, such as Google and OpenAI, who have been more guarded with their technology. While open-sourcing AI models can lead to more innovation and tap into the "intelligence of the masses," it also comes with risks, including the potential misuse of the technology and concerns about the safety and control of advanced AI systems. The move by Meta sparks an important ethical debate about who should control AI and whether it can be made safe.