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Anthropic’s Dario Amodei responds: doesn’t oppose open-weight models, but fears Chinese AI

TechCrunch·July 28, 2026

Dario Amodei, founder and CEO of Anthropic, has clarified his stance on open-weight models, indicating that he does not oppose them. Amodei's concerns lie elsewhere, specifically with the rapid advancement of AI capabilities in China. He fears the potential implications of China's growing AI presence, rather than the concept of open-weight models themselves. Amodei's comments highlight the complex and evolving landscape of global AI development.

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