LLMs Hit a Wall: Llama 4's Failure and the AI Hype Cycle
2025-04-08
The release of Llama 4 signals that large language models may have hit a performance ceiling. Meta's massive investment in Llama 4 failed to deliver expected breakthroughs, with rumors suggesting potential data manipulation to meet targets. This mirrors the struggles faced by OpenAI, Google, and others in their pursuit of GPT-5-level AI. Industry disappointment with Llama 4's performance is widespread, further solidified by the departure of Meta's AI VP, Joelle Pineau. The article highlights issues like data leakage and contamination within the AI industry, accusing prominent figures of overly optimistic predictions while ignoring real-world failures.