Well, Facebook actually releases their models instead of seeking rent off them, so I’m sort of inclined to say Facebook is one of the less evil ones.

> releases their models

Some of them, and initially only by accident. And without the ingredients to create your own.

Meta is trying to kill OpenAI and any new FAANG contenders. They'll commoditize their complement until the earth is thoroughly salted, and emerge as one of the leading players in the space due to their data, talent, and platform incumbency.

They're one of the distribution networks for AI, so they're going to win even by just treading water.

I'm glad Meta is releasing models, but don't ascribe their position as one entirely motivated by good will. They want to win.

FWIW, there's considerable doubt that the initial LLaMA "leak" was accidental, based on Meta's subsequent reaction.

I mean, the comment with a direct download link in their GitHub repo stayed up even despite all the visibility (it had tons of upvotes).

Or ClosedAI.

Related https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42540862

"I was only following orders."

The Banality of Evil.

Everyone has to pay bills, and satisfy the boss.