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Meta Offers Llama AI Models for US National Security

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-05T08:16:20.968026+05:30

- Meta is making its Llama AI models available to US government agencies and contractors for national security applications. - Companies like Oracle, Amazon Web Services, and Lockheed Martin are partnering with Meta to bring Llama to government agencies. - Meta's policy usually prohibits the use of Llama for military or espionage projects, but an exception is being made in this case. - Last week, it was reported that Chinese research scientists used an older Llama model for defense applications, which Meta said was unauthorized. - The use of AI for defense is controversial, with some arguing it poses dangers due to its reliance on personal data and inherent vulnerabilities. Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/04/meta-says-its-making-its-llama-models-available-for-us-national-security-applications/)

Meta is making its Llama AI models available to US government agencies and contractors for national security applications.
Companies like Oracle, Amazon Web Services, and Lockheed Martin are partnering with Meta to bring Llama to government agencies.
Meta's policy usually prohibits the use of Llama for military or espionage projects, but an exception is being made in this case.
Last week, it was reported that Chinese research scientists used an older Llama model for defense applications, which Meta said was unauthorized.
The use of AI for defense is controversial, with some arguing it poses dangers due to its reliance on personal data and inherent vulnerabilities.

Source: Techcrunch