20250408 – Navigating the Evolving AI Frontier: Llama, Kind AI, and the Promise of Co-Agency

Explore the latest in AI with Meta’s Llama 4, where ambition meets mixed results, notably underperforming in coding yet promising in architecture. Meanwhile, Google DeepMind champions ‘Kind AI,’ urging ethical crafting of intelligent systems. As AI transforms from helper to partner, redefining collaboration, stay informed to navigate this technologically charged landscape, rife with innovation and ethical imperatives.

1. FOD#95: Llama. Kind AI. And Landscape of Foundation Agents

Meta’s release of the new Llama 4 models received mixed reactions, with excitement over their innovative architecture overshadowed by disappointment in their performance, particularly in coding tasks, and controversy over benchmark claims. Google DeepMind’s recent paper on AI safety highlights the importance of considering kindness in AI development, suggesting a shift in focus towards Kind Artificial General Intelligence (KAGI). A comprehensive survey by 20 research labs explores the capabilities and challenges of building advanced AI agents, emphasizing the need for safe and ethical development practices.

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2. AI CEO: ‘Stock Crash Could Stop AI Progress’, Llama 4 Anti-climax + ‘Superintelligence in 2027’ …

OpenAI initially planned to release a new model earlier, but faced delays due to the launch of competing models like Deepseek R1 and Gemini 2.5 Pro. Despite criticisms, Llama 4 Maverick, a mid-sized model, shows promising performance, especially when compared to newer models like Deepseek V3, although it struggles outside its comfort zone. OpenAI’s plans for AGI and its transition from a non-profit to a for-profit organization have raised concerns, but they continue to work on advanced models, with new releases expected soon.

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3. 🦸🏻#16: Co-Agency as The Ultimate Extension of Human

AI is transforming how we interact with technology by enabling natural, conversational interfaces that allow humans and machines to collaborate as partners, enhancing creativity and productivity. This shift towards human-AI co-agency is influenced by historical developments in human-computer interaction, such as Doug Engelbart’s “Mother of All Demos,” and is shaped by the communication preferences of digital-native generations like Gen Z. As AI systems become more personalized and capable of remembering context, they are reshaping our communication patterns and cultural expectations, prompting new frameworks for understanding human-AI collaboration.

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