Meta Expands Llama AI Access to U.S. Allies in Europe and Asia
Meta Platforms (META.O) announced on Tuesday that its advanced artificial intelligence system, Llama, will now be available to key U.S. allies in Europe and Asia. The move follows the U.S. government’s approval of Llama for federal agency use earlier this week.
Llama, Meta’s large language model (LLM), can process diverse types of data, including text, video, images, and audio. With this expansion, countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and South Korea, along with NATO and European Union institutions, will gain access to the technology, Meta said in a blog post.
To deliver Llama-based solutions, Meta is collaborating with major tech partners, including Microsoft (MSFT.O), Amazon Web Services (AMZN.O), Oracle (ORCL.N), and Palantir (PLTR.O).
Unlike many rivals, Meta has chosen to release its Llama AI models largely free of charge for developers. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued this open-access strategy will drive innovation, reduce reliance on competitors, and boost engagement across Meta’s platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
In parallel, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) confirmed that Llama will be added to its list of approved AI tools for federal agencies, making it available for government adoption.
This expansion highlights Meta’s push to position Llama AI as a global standard for artificial intelligence innovation, strengthening ties with democratic allies while broadening its influence in the AI ecosystem.
