Meta dropped three new AI models over the weekend: Scout, Maverick, and the still-training Behemoth, billed as the next evolution of open-ish AI.
But instead of excitement, the response was mostly shrugs.
Critics called the release underwhelming, saying it lacked the edge expected in todays breakneck AI race.
Metas clear attempt to claw back some attention quickly turned messy.
Accusations began circulating on X and Reddit around benchmark tampering, a mystery ex-employee, and large gaps between the models public and private performance.Today, on A Technology NewsRooms Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff, and Anthony Ha are unpacking Metas rocky rollout, the AI industrys obsession with looking smart on paper, and why, as Kirsten put it, creating something to do well on a test doesnt always translate to good business.Listen to the full episode for:Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned!Equity is A Technology NewsRooms flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts.
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