Nvidia- and Microsoft-led coalition urges policymakers to back open-weight AI models
LoganGrasby · x · 2026-07-25
A coalition led by Nvidia and Microsoft is urging policymakers to support open-weight AI models, arguing that broader openness helps the U.S. stay technologically competitive.
The attached FTC-related statement expands on the case for open weights:
- Open models lower barriers for startups and businesses.
- Concentration remains in chips, cloud infrastructure, and model distribution.
- Regulators should watch for “open-first, closed-later” strategies, where firms use openness to gain adoption before locking users in.
- The argument is not just for open models, but for competition across the AI stack and rules against conflicts and market-power abuse.
Related event: Nearly 200 Tech Giants Urge Against Open-Weight AI Restrictions(47 posts)→
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