Tech companies including Microsoft are urging US policymakers to support open-source and open-weight AI models, arguing they strengthen cybersecurity. The position counters proposals to restrict access to openly available AI technology.
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For some execs, the rise of open-source AI from China marks a “dystopian hellscape,” while others are complimenting the “excellent” models.
Microsoft, tech companies throw weight behind spread of open-source AI Tech leaders urge US policymakers to support open-source AI, arguing open-weight models strengthen cyber defenses despite growing security concerns.
Open weight and open source AI models are critical. The nonsensical arguments to close off access to open weight models are self-serving for a few AI companies. At the highest levels - Jensen, Satya, Mark, + others - people who understand open source are quickly aligning. https:// x.com/finkd/status/20807331912 37771648
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