New Delhi, March 13 -- Meta has reportedly delayed the rollout of its new artificial intelligence model, code-namedAvocado, pushing the expected launch timeline to at least May from an earlier March target.

The model was initially planned for a first-quarter release, according to earlier reports, but development challenges have forced the company to extend its timeline.

The delay comes at a time when Meta is significantly expanding its artificial intelligence ambitions, including investments in AI infrastructure and plans to develop its own chips to power future models.

The development was first reported by The New York Times.

According to reports, the new model has not yet matched the performance of competing AI systems, prompting in...