LLaMa 4 and Its Implications for GenAI Strategy in Q2 2025

Introduction

On launch, there are a lot of questions around LLama 4 and how good it actually is. This has raised significant reflection on training for test suites in all the leading models where slight advantages in performance can result in billions of dollars in market evaluation.

What is Llama 4?

Llama 4 is the fourth generation of the Llama series, developed to push the boundaries of what generative models can achieve. With improved architecture and training methodologies, Llama 4 offers enhanced performance in natural language understanding and generation, making it a powerful tool for businesses and developers alike.

Implications for GenAI Strategy

LLaMA started the open source AI race. In Davos in early 2025 most CEOs asked were prototyping on OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and strategizing to scale on LLaMa.

Conclusion

The launch of Llama 4 is not assessable until better transparency around benchmarks are in place. This is disappointing, but the norm today.

Rangle's conclusion: follow the news in the AI application layer, not the model layer. When applications launch that move the needle, and rely on a specific model, then look at the model.