Banning Open Source AI Would Be A Mistake
Regulating or banning open source AI would be a grave mistake for the US.
“Open source – simply a process that allows technology to be shared, built, and distributed publicly and transparently – is safe, secure, and drives economic growth.”— Sam Altman
An op-ed argues against emerging Washington efforts to regulate or ban open source AI, framing open source as pro-education, pro-competition, and pro-innovation. It situates the warning amid recent executive orders, congressional proposals, and restrictions on Anthropic models, making it a notable governance and policy signal for the AI industry.