The Llama ecosystem has seen significant growth, with nearly 350 million downloads to date, representing more than a tenfold increase from the previous year.

Meta has announced a two-year partnership with the Government of Telangana's Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications to enhance e-governance and citizen services using artificial intelligence.

The collaboration aims to improve government services, transparency, and citizen engagement in Telangana through the implementation of digital technologies.

The partnership reflects a broader trend of AI initiatives across India, including the central government's IndiaAI Mission announced earlier this year.

Telangana has established a Centre of Excellence for AI and related fields in Hyderabad, known as IMAGE, to support startups and drive innovation.

The IMAGE center provides resources like mentoring and funding for startups in Gaming, Animation, VFX, Computer Vision, and AI.

A community of developers is actively fine-tuning Llama for various use cases both in India and globally, highlighting the importance of open-source AI for customization and security.

Meta's strategic partnership aligns with the state's digital leadership and aims to address local needs while fostering social and economic opportunities.

This partnership seeks to leverage AI to create social and economic opportunities while addressing local needs and developing innovative solutions.

Shivnath Thukral, Vice President and Head of Public Policy at Meta India, emphasized the company's commitment to democratizing AI access for global good and fostering an efficient and inclusive future.

This initiative aligns with Meta's commitment to open AI innovation and Telangana's ambitions in digital leadership.

The initiative is expected to transform public service delivery and improve the efficiency and productivity of government departments and agencies through Generative AI applications.