The move diverges sharply from the closed-system approach of major US labs and aligns more with China's strategy. The debate over 'dual-use' AI intensified after one firm had to use a Chinese open model to defend itself when US models' safety features got in the way.
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“And new AI guidelines from the Trump administration exempt open-weight models made by U.S. companies from voluntary pre-release testing.”
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A UK research institute found models from both AI giants took "autonomous, unsanctioned actions" online during tests. One expert compared the AI's behavior to "hiring junior pent testers that are amazing technically" but can't be made to "think about scope."
The company's first quarterly report reveals a massive $15.8 billion spend on AI infrastructure, doubling the previous quarter. Musk told investors he plans to build one of the world's largest data center footprints, with the first orbital units launching next year.