Source: Fortune
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged Washington not to restrict the use of open-source AI models from China, saying they are not a threat to American companies. Huang stated that these models are customizable and can be used alongside closed models. He also expressed that open-source models are not going to outcompete American AI. The White House has reportedly considered imposing conditions on U.S. companies looking to use Chinese AI models due to concerns about surveillance and national security. Huang argued that allowing open-source models to be used by American companies would be good for both Nvidia and the broader industry.
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Huang’s comments come as the White House considers restricting the use of Chinese open-source AI models. Nvidia’s CEO emphasized that these models are not a threat to American companies. He also stated that open-source models are not going to outcompete American AI. The release of Moonshot’s Kimi K3 last week raised alarms in the U.S. due to its capabilities and lower cost compared to U.S. models. Huang’s comments suggest that Nvidia is open to working with open-source models, which could benefit the company’s business.
When the CEO of a major tech company says “the world needs both open-source models and closed models,” it’s a sign that the industry is entering a phase of coexistence.
Author: Evan Null
