Dev on Meta's Whiplash: Great Open Models, a Dark Age, Then a Strong Comeback
gabriel1 · x · 2026-09-24
Developer gabriel1 quips that Zuckerberg keeps everyone on their toes: Meta first made a strong comeback with great open-source models and aesthetics, then entered a "dark age of pain and suffering" where nothing worked, and is now back with beautiful design, novel products, and strong models.
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