Meta's Llama 4 large language model launched with immense hype, promising groundbreaking features and performance. But the rollout quickly ran into significant trouble. In this deep dive, we cut through the noise to investigate what went wrong. We explore the surprising results from the Elmarena benchmark and the serious allegations of model manipulation and a "bait and switch." We look at the widespread user reports of technical problems, including poor coding generation and frustrating text repetition. We also tackle the critical issues of transparency, the lack of detailed documentation, and the major ethical concerns surrounding training data, such as claims about the use of pirated ebooks and copyright infringement. Finally, we break down the technical architecture (Mixture of Experts) and the nuances of Meta's "Open Weight" licensing model. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the Llama 4 saga and its broader implications for AI evaluation, AI ethics, and the future of Large Language Models (LLMs) across the entire AI industry.
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