U.S. government agencies will soon be able to deploy Meta’s artificial intelligence system Llama, according to a senior administration official, as the Trump administration expands efforts to integrate commercial AI tools across federal operations.
The General Services Administration (GSA), which oversees federal procurement, is adding Llama to its approved list of AI platforms after determining it meets government security and legal standards, procurement lead Josh Gruenbaum confirmed. The system, offered free by Meta, can process text, video, images, and audio.
The move follows GSA approvals in recent months for AI products from xAI, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI, with the companies agreeing to provide steep discounts while adhering to federal requirements.
Gruenbaum said the goal is to give agencies tools to streamline contract reviews, troubleshoot IT issues faster, and improve efficiency across departments. “It’s not about currying favor,” he added. “It’s about that recognition of how do we all lock in arms and make this country the best country it could possibly be.”
