OpenAI, Anthropic Reportedly Lobbying to Block Chinese Open-Source Models

On July 28, according to a report by Cailian Press, OpenAI and Anthropic have held closed-door discussions with US regulators in Washington, attempting to push for stricter limitations on open-source models. This debate, originally a technical one, has now escalated into a contest for the right to set industry rules. The core background of the debate over why OpenAI and Anthropic wish to restrict open-source models lies in the rapid breakthroughs in open-source model capabilities by Chinese AI companies in recent years. Open-source models lower the barrier for businesses and developers to use advanced AI technology, and they have also helped Chinese models quickly gain global users. Overseas developers and companies can directly download, modify, and deploy these models without paying expensive API call fees. This has also put competitive pressure on OpenAI and Anthropic.