Meta Platforms postponed the launch of its Avocado artificial intelligence model until at least May. Internal testing revealed the model failed to match the performance of competitors like Google’s Gemini 3.0.
The delay follows Meta's multi-billion dollar investment into AI development to rival Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic. Meta AI division leaders are discussing a temporary license for Google’s Gemini model to power existing products. The company has not reached a final decision regarding the potential licensing agreement.