A new chapter has begun in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Tech giant Meta has launched its latest generative AI model, Llama 4, in a direct challenge to OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. This move not only intensifies the race for technological innovation, but also raises the question of who will win this AI war? Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has called this model a game-changer, and the story behind it is as interesting as its capabilities. Let’s take a closer look at this development.

Llama 4’s explosive entry

Meta has launched Llama 4 in two versions—Scout and Maverick. Zuckerberg said in a video message, “Llama 4 is our most advanced model ever. It is fast, intelligent and powerful, which will take our platforms to new heights.” The model is available on WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger and Meta’s website, making it easily accessible to common users. But its features are not just limited to accessibility—Llama 4 is not only adept at producing text, but is also capable of understanding and analyzing multimodal content such as images and videos.
The Scout version is designed to be lightweight and fast, which can run on mobile phones or normal computers without any hassle. Maverick, on the other hand, is designed for big data and complex tasks. “Maverick’s multimedia analysis sets it apart from ChatGPT and Gemini. It can show its prowess in everything from coding to image processing,” says Rohan Mehta, a Delhi-based tech analyst.
Competition with ChatGPT and Gemini
ChatGPT and Gemini have long been the leaders in the AI ​​market. OpenAI’s ChatGPT is famous for its conversational capabilities and Google’s Gemini for real-time data processing. But Meta’s Llama 4 is set to give tough competition to both. Meta claims that Llama 4 has surpassed ChatGPT and Gemini in several benchmark tests, especially in multimodal tasks.

Priya Sharma, an AI researcher from Bengaluru, says, “The multimodal capability of Llama 4 makes it special. While ChatGPT mainly focuses on text, Llama 4 can also process images and videos. It has brought a new experience to the users.” However, some experts believe that Llama 4 still has a long way to go. Ajay Verma, a tech commentator from Mumbai, says, “ChatGPT and Gemini already have a strong user base and credibility. Llama 4 will have to prove itself.”

Inspiration and technical advancement from DeepSeek

According to sources, the development of Llama 4 is inspired by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, which has made tremendous progress in multimodal and compact AI technology. Meta has further improved its model by adopting this technology. Llama 4 uses ‘Mixture of Experts’ (MoE) technology, which makes it fast and efficient. This technology activates different expert models for different tasks, thereby saving resources.

A technical expert, on the condition of anonymity, said, “DeepSeek’s success showed Meta this path. The Scout version of Llama 4 can also run on a single GPU, which makes it useful even for small developers.”

Market impact and future prospects

The open-source nature of Llama 4 makes it attractive to developers and startups. This model is available for free on Meta’s website and platforms like Hugging Face. But the question is, will it be able to challenge the supremacy of ChatGPT and Gemini? Sanjay Das, a digital marketing expert from Kolkata, says, “Llama 4 being free is a big advantage. If it satisfies the users, then its dominance in the market can increase.”

However, there are some challenges too. Llama 4 is not yet available there due to strict EU regulations, which may limit its global reach. Still, Meta’s move is creating a stir in the AI ​​world.
Who will win this battle?
This AI battle is one of the most exciting competitions ever. ChatGPT is known for its simplicity and Gemini for its data integration, but Llama 4 is taking a new tack with multimodal capabilities and an open-source model. Analysts believe the next few months will be decisive. Will Llama 4 be able to make its place in the market, or will ChatGPT and Gemini continue to dominate? This question is on every tech lover’s mind.
For now, Meta has made its intentions clear—it does not want to be left behind in the world of AI. The introduction of Llama 4 is not only opening up new possibilities of technology, but also forcing users to think about what the future of AI will bring for them.
This article is based on technical information and expert opinion.