# Meta’s Llama Takes a Turn: From Facebook Films to Defense Drones?
Hold onto your hats, because Meta just turned its cuddly Llama (the AI model, not the animal) into a military-grade powerhouse! That’s right, folks; it’s time for the open-source AI to step out of the social media shadows and into the world of national security. Who knew that playful algorithms could also moonlight as defense contractors?
## Key Points Breakdown:
– **Meta’s 180**: Normally, Meta’s company policy is stricter than a diet cola at a barbecue, prohibiting the use of Llama in military or espionage applications. But what’s that? They’re letting U.S. agencies take the reins?
– **Global Reach**: It’s not just Uncle Sam who gets to play with Llama; partners in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are also invited to the AI action. Talk about an all-star intelligence squad!
– **Defense-Heavy Interest**: The decision follows reports that a previous version of Llama was chucked into the mix by researchers in China for military applications. Guess Meta is trying to stay ahead of the game and keep the “land of the free” armed with the
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/05/meta-allows-national-security-defense-contractors-use-llama-ai
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