Trump Advisers Tell AI Firms They Will Not Safety-Test Open-Weight Models
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-08-05
Sources indicate that Trump's advisers have informed AI companies that the incoming administration will not require safety testing for open-weight AI models. This represents a major shift in AI regulatory policy.
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