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Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports
Meta had sought more computing capacity than Google could provide, the Financial Times reports.
TL;DR
- Google has limited Meta's use of its Gemini AI models due to Meta's high demand for computing capacity.
- The shortfall has caused disruptions and delays in Meta's internal AI projects.
- Meta has encouraged staff to be more efficient with AI tokens.
- Several other Google clients have also been affected, though to a lesser extent.
- The situation highlights industry-wide challenges in securing enough computing power for AI services.
- Google Cloud CEO Sundar Pichai mentioned computing power constraints hindered even higher growth and contributed to a doubled backlog.