Policy · 1h ago
OpenAI and Anthropic lobby against open-weight AI models
OpenAI and Anthropic have united to oppose open-weight AI models, citing risks of misuse and national security threats. The companies are lobbying for stricter regulations that could limit competition from open-source alternatives. Critics argue the move is aimed at protecting their proprietary business models.
Meridian48 take
The alliance against open-weight models conveniently aligns with the companies' financial interests, raising questions about whether safety concerns are being used as a pretext for market control.
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