Meta delays the release of a new AI model due to performance issues—The New York Times

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2026-03-13 00:24:51

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Investing.com — According to The New York Times on Thursday, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) has delayed the release of a new AI model because its performance did not meet the standards set by other major tech competitors’ leading AI models.

Citing sources familiar with the matter, The New York Times reported that although the model, codenamed “Avocado,” performed better than Meta’s previous AI models, it still lagged behind Google’s Gemini 3.0, released in November last year.

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The report states that Meta has postponed the release of Avocado until at least May 2026. The New York Times also mentioned that the company is considering temporarily licensing Gemini to support its AI products in the short term.

In recent years, Meta has invested billions of dollars in developing new AI models, recruiting top industry talent, and building computing power to support its AI ambitions.

In January this year, Meta announced it would invest up to $135 billion in AI.

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