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Can Meta AI Llama 3 Access the Internet?

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Artem Vysotsky

Author, Co-Founder & CEO

Artem Vysotsky

Sergey Vysotsky

Reviewer, Co-Founder & CMO

Sergey Vysotsky

2 min read
Updated: 04/20/2024

"Can Llama 3 Access the Internet?" – quite a common question, and the answer is a bit complex. As was mentioned by Meta AI, Llama 3 is text-based model and doesn't have direct internet access. The good news that Writingmate AI provides a solution to enable web browsing for Llama 3, the latest and most advanced iteration of Meta AI models. Notably, being an open-source solution, it even outperforms ChatGPT in certain areas.

Activating Internet Access for Llama 3

While Llama 3 itself doesn't have the ability to surf the web, with the assistance of Writingmate, internet browsing is possible. Follow these steps to enable it:

  1. Navigate to Writingmate: Access https://writingmate.ai and sign in.

  2. Get a Pro Subscription: Activating the web browsing feature of Llama 3 requires a Pro subscription.

  3. Turn on the Web Browsing plugin: Select the "Plugins" tab within Writingmate and enable the "Web Browsing" option. This activation permits Llama 3 to perform internet searches.

  4. Put a Query: Once web browsing is activated, Llama 3 is ready to tackle any queries. Through Writingmate, Llama 3 taps into the most up-to-date and pertinent online information to formulate responses.

Example: Exploring Llama 3 Capabilities

To show how Llama 3 can browse the web, let's ask Writingmate, "What is Llama 3?" The answer, which comes from an online search, is shown below and points out the strong features of Llama 3 Pro.

Benefits of Internet Access for Llama 3

Integrating Meta AI Llama 3 with web search substantially enhances its utility, enabling you to:

  • Latest Information: Users get the most current updates and insights directly in their interactions.

  • Comprehensive Answers: Users benefit from more detailed and informed responses, filling any gaps in the AI's base knowledge.

  • Reliable Verification: AI can verify facts from multiple sources. Also, users check resources to the information provided.

  • Balanced Insights: Users receive well-rounded views from diverse sources, aiding better decision-making.






Conclusion

Although Meta AI Llama 3 doesn't have built-in internet access, Writingmate enables this feature through the Web Search plugin. This setup allows users to take advantage of both the advanced text skills of Meta AI Llama 3 and the vast information available on the internet.

Artem Vysotsky

Written by

Artem Vysotsky

Ex-Staff Engineer at Meta. Building the technical foundation to make AI accessible to everyone.

Sergey Vysotsky

Reviewed by

Sergey Vysotsky

Ex-Chief Editor / PM at Mosaic. Passionate about making AI accessible and affordable for everyone.

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