https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jul/19/why-is-meta-releasing-llama-2-open-source-ai-model-mark-zuckerberg

Possible reasons for release of LLM include potential for diluting rivals’ competitive edge

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has this week released an open-source version of an artificial intelligence model, Llama 2, for public use. The large language model (LLM), which can be used to create a ChatGPT-like chatbot, is available to startups, established businesses and lone operators. But why is Meta doing this and what are the potential risks involved?