1. Meta's Llama, a family of AI models, is open for developers to download and use with certain limitations, unlike many other major models. It offers multimodal support and can be used for tasks like coding, answering questions, summarizing documents, and more.
2. Developers can access cloud-hosted versions of Llama via partners such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The latest version, Llama 4, includes three models with varying capabilities: Scout (long workflows), Maverick (generalist), and Behemoth (advanced research).
3. Despite being trained on large amounts of data for broad visual understanding and multiple languages, the use of Llama comes with risks like generating inaccurate or misleading information, producing buggy code, and potential copyright infringement when regurgitating copyrighted content. Developers should exercise caution and consult human experts before incorporating AI-generated code into services or software.