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Meta has opened up its open-source Llama AI models to US government agencies and contractors for use in national security applications. This move aims to enhance the US’s capabilities in areas such as logistics, cyber defense, and counterterrorism efforts. The decision comes amidst concerns about China’s rapid advancements in AI and the potential threat posed by its military AI development. Meta is collaborating with companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Lockheed Martin to make Llama accessible to the government, emphasizing the importance of American AI dominance in the global AI race.

References:

• about.fb.com - Meta news discussing their decision to open Llama AI models for US national security purposes - 1d
• Techopedia - Techopedia article on Meta's decision to open Llama AI models for US national security purposes - 1d
• The Verge - The Verge article discussing Meta's decision to open Llama AI models for US national security purposes - 1d
• @engadget - Meta opens its Llama AI models to government agencies for national security - 1d
• www.engadget.com - Meta opens its Llama AI models to government agencies for national security - 1d
• Analytics India Magazine - This article discusses Meta's decision to provide its Llama AI model to the US government. - 1d
• Neowin - Meta's Llama models now available to U.S. government agencies - 1d
• The 15 top - Meta will allow US government agencies and contractors in national security roles to use its Llama AI. The move relaxes Meta’s acceptable use policy restricting what others can do with the large lan - 1d

Classification:

• HashTags: AI NationalSecurity Llama
• Company: Meta
• Target: US Government
• Product: Llama
• Feature: AI
• Severity: Major