Meta Platforms is on the brink of a significant strategic shift, contemplating the abandonment of its in-house Llama AI model in favor of adopting systems from competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. The lackluster reception of Llama 4 has prompted Meta to reassess and take decisive actions, which include investing in Scale AI, appointing a new team leader, offering generous signing bonuses to attract top talent, and engaging in acquisition negotiations with multiple AI startups.