Llama
A family of AI models from Meta. Model files can be downloaded under a licence. Check the terms for the version you use.
The fuller definition
Llama is a family of models released by Meta with downloadable weights for specified releases under their accompanying licenses.
- Publisher
Meta
- Release
Weights and model documentation
- Runtime
Compatible local or hosted execution
A simplified relationship, not a screenshot or a complete design.
A concrete example
A compatible runtime loads a selected Llama release for local inference.
The distinction that matters
Check the exact release and license; the family name alone does not establish unrestricted rights or hardware fit.
Related terms
Open weights
A model whose trained numbers are published, so anyone can download and run it.
Hardware & hostingLocal model
A model that runs on your own computer, so your documents never leave it.
Hardware & hostingLicense
The terms that say how you may use a piece of software or a model.
Where it is taught
Choose an AI tool around the work productSource and further reading
Meta · Llama repositoryThe definition and example are written for this library. The link gives background, official documentation or legal authority as labelled. Legal scope depends on the jurisdiction and current text; product features depend on release and settings.