Meta's LLaMa 2: A Look at the Usage Restrictions for Organizations
Understanding LLaMa 2's Community License Agreement
Meta's latest language model, LLaMa 2, has sparked interest due to its open-source nature and potential commercial applications. However, the Community License Agreement associated with LLaMa 2 includes certain usage restrictions that are important for organizations to understand.Monthly Active User Threshold and Licensing Requirements
One key restriction in the LLaMa 2 license is the monthly active user (MAU) threshold. If an organization's products or services have more than 700 million MAUs in the calendar month preceding the release of LLaMa 2, they are required to request a separate license from Meta.
Meta has the sole discretion to grant or deny this license request. If a license is granted, it may be subject to additional terms and conditions imposed by Meta.
Other Usage Restrictions
In addition to the MAU threshold, the LLaMa 2 license also prohibits certain other uses of the model, including:
- Using LLaMa 2 to create or improve other LLMs (large language models)
- Using LLaMa 2 to generate content that is harmful, illegal, or violates Meta's community standards
- Using LLaMa 2 to collect or process sensitive user data without their explicit consent
- Using LLaMa 2 for any commercial purposes without a separate license from Meta
Implications for Organizations
The usage restrictions in the LLaMa 2 Community License Agreement have implications for organizations that intend to use the model. Organizations with a significant number of MAUs may need to seek a license from Meta or explore alternative language models that do not have such restrictions.
Organizations should carefully review the LLaMa 2 license and consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with its terms.
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