Meta AI

Origin

Meta AI originated from Facebook's AI research initiatives, formally established as Facebook AI Research (FAIR) in 2013. The division was rebranded to Meta AI following Facebook's corporate rebrand to Meta in 2021.

History

Founded in 2013 under the leadership of Yann LeCun, FAIR began as Facebook's dedicated AI research lab. The organization has grown from a small research team to one of the world's leading AI research institutions, with labs in Menlo Park, New York, Paris, London, Tel Aviv, Seattle, and Pittsburgh.

Mission

To advance the field of artificial intelligence through open research and collaboration, making AI more accessible and beneficial for everyone.

Vision

To build AI systems that can understand and interact with the world as effectively as humans, enabling new forms of communication, creativity, and connection.

Values

• Open research and collaboration
• Responsible AI development
• Scientific rigor and transparency
• Diversity and inclusion in AI research
• Long-term thinking and fundamental research

Products

Meta AI develops various AI technologies including Large Language Models (LLaMA), computer vision systems, recommendation algorithms, content moderation tools, and AI assistants integrated across Meta's platforms.

Services

The company provides AI research publications, open-source tools and frameworks, developer APIs, and AI-powered features across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other Meta platforms.

Latest Technologies and Trends

Meta AI is at the forefront of generative AI, multimodal AI systems, metaverse technologies, code generation, and responsible AI development. Recent focus areas include LLaMA language models, Code Llama for programming assistance, and AI safety research.