White House New AI Rules Exclude Open-Weight Models from Safety Testing
DavidSKrueger · x · 2026-08-06
Under the new AI regulations introduced by the White House, open-weight models will not be safety-tested as part of the voluntary program.
This policy shift has sparked concerns within the AI safety and open-source communities. Critics are questioning whether the White House is discriminating against open-weight models, fearing it could hinder the open-source ecosystem and alter the current landscape of model safety evaluations.
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