Meta’s Llama AI Model Approved for U.S. Federal Use Amid Surging Government Adoption
The U.S. General Services Administration has authorized federal agencies to deploy Meta's Llama AI model, placing it alongside offerings from Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI in government procurement channels. The multimodal system meets stringent security requirements for tasks ranging from contract review to technical support.
Federal AI spending continues its rapid ascent, with agencies negotiating steep discounts from commercial providers. This approval underscores the growing institutional validation of large language models, though compliance and data governance remain critical hurdles for wider implementation.