# Meta Llama Series
> The Meta Llama Series is a family of large language models (LLMs) developed by Meta AI. Introduced in 2023, the series is designed to provide developers and researchers with 'open-weights' models that can be fine-tuned and deployed locally, positioning Meta as a central figure in the open ecosystem of generative AI.
- URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/meta-llama-series
- Slug: meta-llama-series
- BAI Score: 94/100
- Archetype: Challenger
- Category: Artificial Intelligence
- Last Analyzed: April 11, 2026
- Part of: Meta (https://optimly.ai/brand/meta)
## Competitors
- Claude Anthropic (https://optimly.ai/brand/claude-anthropic)
- Mistral AI (https://optimly.ai/brand/mistral-ai)
- OpenAI (GPT-4) (https://optimly.ai/brand/openai-gpt-4)
## Also Referenced By
- Bigscience Bloom (https://optimly.ai/brand/bigscience-bloom)