AI debate: FINRA-style framework first, then ban open weights as noncompliant?

jd_pressman · x · 2026-09-13

jdpressman argues labs' real play is to establish a FINRA-style regulatory framework, then declare open weights intrinsically noncompliant with safety rules—an opening bid they won't state publicly. zetalyrae pushes back, asking whether pausing AI would actually help open weights catch up and erode lab margins.

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