U.S. Government Approves Meta's Llama AI for Federal Agency Use
The General Services Administration added the open-source Llama models to its list of approved AI tools, providing a government-vetted alternative to proprietary systems.
A Major Validation for Open-Source AI
The U.S. government has approved Meta Platforms' Llama family of artificial intelligence models for use by federal agencies, a senior administration official said on September 23, 2025. The General Services Administration (GSA), the government's central purchasing arm, has added Llama to its list of approved AI tools for federal agencies. This move provides federal agencies with assurance that the free, open-source tool meets government security and legal standards.
The approval lends significant credibility to Meta's open-source strategy, positioning Llama as a viable, government-vetted alternative to the closed, proprietary models offered by competitors like …
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