Meta is reportedly working on a new AI model called ‘Avocado’ and it might not be open source

Mark Zuckerberg has for months publicly hinted that he is backing away from open-source AI models. Now, Meta’s latest AI pivot is starting to come into focus. The company is reportedly working on a new model, known inside of Meta as “Avocado,” which could mark a major shift away from its previous open-source approach to AI development.

Both CNBC and Bloomberg have reported on Meta’s plans surrounding “Avocado,” with both outlets saying the model “could” be proprietary rather than open-source. Avocado,…