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Meta delays Avocado AI model amid performance concerns
The Wire·March 13, 2026
Meta has postponed the release of its AI model codenamed Avocado from March to at least May, reportedly due to performance issues compared to competitors like Google. This model is expected to be Meta's first major AI release since hiring Alexandr Wang from Scale AI to revamp its AI efforts. The delay highlights challenges even large companies face in developing competitive AI technology.