Meta Reveals Revenue Sharing with Llama AI Hosts Amid Lawsuit

Recent court filings in the ongoing copyright lawsuit Kadrey v. Meta have revealed that Meta has revenue-sharing agreements with companies hosting its Llama AI models, contradicting CEO Mark Zuckerberg's previous claims that selling access to the models isn't part of the company's business strategy. The filings indicate that Meta receives a percentage of the revenue generated by these hosting companies, although the specific partners involved were not disclosed. Major players like AWS, Nvidia, and Google Cloud have been mentioned as potential hosts. While developers can run Llama models independently, many opt for third-party hosts for added convenience. Zuckerberg has hinted at monetizing Llama through licensing and other avenues, stating that the improvements stemming from the AI research community enhance Meta's products. This revelation raises questions about Meta's commitment to an open-source AI model versus a strategic business approach.