Meta is pushing for the government to use its AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company is working with the US government to adopt its Llama AI model across various government agencies. The details of this partnership, including which agencies will use the AI and for what purposes, remain unclear. This development comes at a time when Meta's AI rivals, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, are also working with the government on AI safety and development. Zuckerberg teased that the next version of Llama, set to debut next year, will have improved performance, reasoning, and new modalities. Meta plans to continue investing in AI development in 2025, despite potential short-term concerns from investors. The company reported a 19% revenue increase in Q3, with $40.5 billion in revenue and $17.3 billion in profit. Meta's apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are used by 3.29 billion people daily, a 5% increase from last year. Zuckerberg expressed enthusiasm about the company's AI work, calling it a "dynamic moment" for the industry. The company's AI push comes despite recent tensions between Zuckerberg and presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has threatened to jail the CEO. Meta's growing presence in the AI sector is likely to continue, with the company focused on making the most of emerging opportunities.