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Meta ‘hackathon’ devises ways to use AI system in UK public services

Meta ‘hackathon’ devises ways to use AI system in UK public services



Meta asked over 200 programmers in Europe to devise ways of using Llama AI systemMeta’s push to deploy its artificial intelligence system inside Britain’s public sector took a step forward on Monday night when the tech giant awarded development funding to technology aimed at speeding up NHS A&E waiting times.Amid rival efforts by Silicon Valley tech companies to work with national and local government, Meta ran its first “hackathon” in Europe asking over 200 programmers to devise ways to use its Llama AI system in UK public services and, one senior Meta executive said, “focused on the priorities of the Labour party”. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/19/meta-hackathon-devises-ways-to-use-ai-system-in-uk-public-services

Author : Robert Booth UK technology editor

Publish date : 2024-11-19 11:28:32

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