Meta Delays AI Model ‘Avocado’ Launch Until May or Later, NYT Reports

Artificial intelligence is moving fast, and companies are racing to build stronger AI models. One of the biggest players in this race is Meta Platforms, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Recently, reports revealed that Meta has delayed the launch of its new AI model, code-named “Avocado.” The model was expected to arrive in March 2026, but the company has now pushed the release to May or later, according to reporting by The New York Times.