Meta Receives Approval for Llama in US Agencies

The US General Services Administration (GSA) has announced that the open-source AI model Llama from Meta can now be used by all US federal agencies. This eliminates the need for individual contract negotiations, which is expected to accelerate implementation and avoid duplication of efforts. The initiative is part of the so-called OneGov strategy, which aims to simplify access to modern technologies for government agencies. Experiences from space and security Llama had previously been utilized in projects related to national security and in...