Open-weight AI models are facing an existential policy test in the US, with Anthropic leading a campaign against Chinese models over distillation concerns (Nathan Lambert/Interconnects AI)

Open weight AI models are facing a critical policy test in the US, potentially relegating them to a permanent "second-class citizen" status. Anthropic is spearheading a campaign against Chinese models, citing concerns about distillation. This policy action could significantly impact the future and accessibility of open AI models.