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Meta has announced its first-ever LlamaCon, a developer conference dedicated to generative AI, scheduled for April 29, 2025. The event is named after Meta’s Llama family of generative AI models. During LlamaCon, Meta plans to share updates on its open-source AI developments, including the highly anticipated Llama 4 model. The announcement comes amid competition from AI rival DeepSeek, which has managed to release AI models that rival Meta’s at a lower development cost. Additionally, Meta is currently facing legal challenges over allegations of using copyrighted book materials to train its Llama models. The company has indicated that more details about LlamaCon will be shared in the upcoming weeks.