Meta has postponed the release of its new AI model with the codename “Avocado” once again. Originally planned for March 2026, the market launch is now expected at the earliest in May 2026. The reason for the delay is sobering: the model cannot keep up with the leading AI offerings from competitors. Performance deficits compared to competitors Internal tests have shown that “Avocado” lags behind the latest models from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic in crucial areas. Particularly in the