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1. Llama 2 released by Meta: available for commercial use, similar to GPT-3.5
2. Microsoft 365 Copilot to cost $30/user/month, stock +4%

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1. Meta releases Llama 2, its new open-source LLM, now available for commercial use

Llama 2.

Meta releases Llama 2, its new open-source LLM, now available for commercial use

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1. Meta releases Llama 2, its new open-source LLM, now available for commercial use

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OpenAI said to near up to $30B round at $1.25T pre-money valuation, led by UAE investors, Coatue

Meta Q3 revenue +26% YoY to $64.6B, vs. $63.3B est., net income +264%

Meta releases Llama 2, its new open-source LLM, now available for commercial use

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1. Meta releases Llama 2, its new open-source LLM, now available for commercial use

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Anthropic files for Nasdaq IPO, said to target ~$100B raise at up to $2T valuation

iPhone Duo tops foldable repairability, but hinge issue may crack screens

OpenAI said to near up to $30B round at $1.25T pre-money valuation, led by UAE investors, Coatue

Meta Q3 revenue +26% YoY to $64.6B, vs. $63.3B est., net income +264%