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    Meta has introduced Llama 2, the next generation of its open-source large language model, in partnership with Microsoft.

    Llama 2 is free for research and commercial use, available through various cloud providers including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

    The model comes in multiple versions, including pretrained and fine-tuned conversational variants.

    It supports multiple languages and focuses on responsible AI development, offering resources like a Responsible Use Guide and Acceptable Use Policy.

    Meta emphasises transparency and safety, having conducted red-teaming exercises and created a transparency schematic. Pricing details are not provided in the article.