Meta has announced a two-year collaboration with the Telangana government to boost e-governance and citizen services through artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership aims to equip both public officials and citizens with advanced AI technologies to improve government operations and service delivery.

In a statement, Meta revealed that it will work with the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (IT, E&C) of Telangana to deploy e-governance solutions using its open-source generative AI technologies, including the latest ‘Llama 3.1 model’. This initiative will focus on enhancing various public service functions and increasing the efficiency of government departments by leveraging generative AI.

The partnership underscores Meta’s commitment to open AI innovation and aligns with Telangana’s vision for digital leadership. It seeks to harness AI’s potential to create social and economic opportunities within the state while addressing local needs and developing innovative solutions.