**US Government Approves Meta’s LLaMA for Official Use**
*By Akash Pandey | Sep 22, 2025 | 06:31 PM*
The US government has officially approved Meta Platforms’ artificial intelligence (AI) system, LLaMA, for use within federal agencies. This move aligns with the current administration’s push to integrate commercial AI tools into government operations to boost efficiency and productivity.
Josh Gruenbaum, the General Services Administration (GSA) procurement lead, confirmed that LLaMA will be added to the GSA’s list of approved AI tools available to federal agencies.
**Capabilities of LLaMA**
LLaMA is a family of large language models (LLMs) developed by Meta that can process various types of data — including text, video, images, and audio. Its versatility makes it a valuable tool across multiple government functions.
In recent months, the GSA has also approved AI products from other major technology companies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI. These companies have committed to offering their paid products at discounted rates while complying with stringent government security requirements.
**Enhancing Government Efficiency**
The GSA assures that LLaMA meets all necessary security and legal standards, allowing federal agencies to experiment with this free tool without concerns. The approval is part of a broader governmental initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency across departments.
With LLaMA, agencies are expected to streamline various tasks, including accelerating contract reviews and rapidly resolving IT issues, thereby enhancing overall productivity.
The integration of cutting-edge AI tools like LLaMA signals a significant step forward in modernizing government operations and leveraging advanced technology for public service improvement.
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