The tool immediately becomes a major rival to OpenAI's Codex (powered by a modified GPT-3), the Codex-powered Github Copilot from Microsoft.

VentureBeat is a leading source of news, analysis, and insights on technology innovation, startups, and venture capital. Covering topics such as AI, blockchain, gaming, and more, VentureBeat provides  reporting, interviews, and commentary on trends and developments shaping the tech industry. Entrepreneurs, investors, and technology enthusiasts can stay informed about the latest news, funding rounds, and market trends through VentureBeat's coverage.

Venture Beat

Meta releases Code Llama, a new LLM geared for programming. The tool immediately becomes a major rival to OpenAI’s Codex (powered by a modified GPT-3), the Codex-powered Github Copilot from Microsoft, and other coding-specific LLM assistants such as Stack Overflow's OverflowAI.

Meta releases Code Llama, a new open source LLM geared for programming