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Meta delays Avocado AI model release to improve performance against rivals
The Wire·March 16, 2026
Meta postponed the launch of its Avocado AI model from March to at least May due to performance issues compared to competitors like Google. The delay follows significant investment and the hiring of Alexandr Wang from Scale to revamp Meta’s AI efforts, underscoring the challenges even large companies face in AI development.