Meta Delays AI Model 'Avocado' Rollout Amid Performance Challenges

Meta has delayed the launch of its AI model 'Avocado' to at least May, citing performance issues that place it between Google's Gemini 2.5 and Gemini 3 models. Despite heavy investments, including plans to develop its own chips, Avocado has not met internal benchmarks and trails competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. Meta is considering temporarily licensing Google's Gemini models to support its AI products, though no final decision has been made. The company plans to continue releasing improved models throughout the year.