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AI CIVIL WAR — Insiders Demand Pause as Titans Clash Over 'Dangerous' Open-Source Models

A fierce debate over AI safety has erupted, with over 1100 employees urging a slowdown and major players like Nvidia and Anthropic taking opposing sides on the risks of open-weight models. The industry is split on whether to slam the brakes or keep the throttle open.

The tape Tech Brew Ride Home · Jul 29
The petition urges the US to support an international effort that would help set the pace for building more sophisticated AI systems, if needed.
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Big Technology Podcast · How China Caught U.S. AI — With Grace ShaoJul 29

'HOW DID THEY DO THAT?' — China's New AI Shakes Up the Global Race

The stunning performance of China's Kimi K3 model has many in the West asking if the US lead in AI is 'maintainable at all.' An analyst points to China's deep STEM talent pool and specialization forced by compute constraints as the secret sauce.

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