US Government Approves Meta's Llama AI for Federal Use

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SEP 22

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The Spin

This partnership represents a major step forward for federal AI adoption and government efficiency. Through the GSA’s OneGov initiative, Meta’s free Llama models give agencies streamlined, secure access to open-source AI, enabling mission-specific tools to boost innovation, improve services and save taxpayer dollars. With the Trump administration’s AI Action Plan driving this effort, federal agencies are now positioned to modernize operations and deliver results faster than ever.

Joel Kaplan on X X

The rapid approval of Meta's AI system raises serious concerns about rushing powerful technology into government without adequate safeguards. This move prioritizes corporate interests over careful evaluation of risks, potentially compromising data security and democratic oversight of AI deployment in public services.

NPR New Scientist

While Trump champions AI acceleration, prominent MAGA figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Steve Bannon warn that rushed AI expansion threatens jobs, water supplies, and human dignity. This growing rift exposes tensions between Silicon Valley's influence and populist concerns about Big Tech's unchecked power over American society.

Marjorie Taylor Greene on X Politico