White House Tech Policy Director on Open Source AI and Regulation
Y Combinator · youtube · 2026-08-19
Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, sat down with YC to discuss US national AI strategy. Key topics include how technology policy is made in Washington, the administration's support for open-source AI, and the importance of giving "little tech" a seat at the table. He also addresses the challenges of regulating a rapidly evolving technology and avoiding regulations that create moats for incumbents.
Related event: White House Science Director Explains Support for Open-Source AI(3 posts)→
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