Meta Generates Revenue from Llama AI through Partnership Agreements with Hosting Providers
Contrary to Mark Zuckerberg’s previous statements about the absence of a business model for selling access to Llama AI, recently uncovered court documents revealed the existence of revenue-sharing agreements between Meta and companies providing hosting for Llama models. This discovery significantly changes the understanding of the company’s AI product monetization strategy.
Partner Network and Llama AI Monetization
Meta is actively expanding its influence in the artificial intelligence market through strategic cooperation with leading technology companies. According to a new TechCrunch report, the company has implemented a revenue-sharing system with partners who host Llama AI models on their platforms.
Among Meta’s key partners are AWS, Nvidia, and Databricks, which have received access to host and distribute Llama models. This collaboration allows Meta to monetize its AI developments through a revenue sharing system while maintaining the open nature of the technology.
The company demonstrates the seriousness of its intentions regarding AI development, planning to increase investments to $60-80 billion in 2025. This is double the current spending and indicates Meta’s ambitious plans in the artificial intelligence market.
Simultaneously, the possibility of introducing a paid subscription for advanced Meta AI features is being considered, which could become an additional source of revenue. Such a strategy will allow the company not only to monetize its own developments but also to create a sustainable ecosystem for further development of AI technologies.
The disclosure of information about Meta’s partnership agreements regarding Llama AI demonstrates the company’s change in approach to monetizing its AI developments. This may indicate the formation of a new business model in artificial intelligence, where open access is combined with commercial opportunities.
