In the weeks following the release of Meta AI's open-source language model, LLaMA, a flurry of activity has emerged surrounding its use and adaptation, despite the weights not being widely released. This situation mirrors the early days of Stable Diffusion, with enthusiasts and developers creating a variety of applications and tools to explore its capabilities. Notable developments include llama.cpp, a C/C++ port by Georgi Gerganov, and Stanford’s Alpaca, a fine-tuned version of LLaMA designed to follow instructions. Other innovations include running LLaMA on devices like a Raspberry Pi and a Pixel 5, as well as the creation of GUI applications like Llamero for easier interaction with the model. These efforts highlight the growing influence and adaptation of open-source language models, with the community eagerly anticipating future advancements.