Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta urge US policymakers to avoid overregulating open-weight AI

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Tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta have jointly signed a letter warning against excessive regulation of open-weight AI models. The companies argue that overly restrictive rules could hinder American AI development and competitiveness. The letter, shared publicly by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calls on policymakers to take a measured approach when crafting AI oversight frameworks. The move highlights a growing divide within the tech industry over how open AI models should be governed.

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