OpenAI, Anthropic Recently Lobby U.S. Regulators to Restrict Chinese Open-Source AI Models

According to Odaily, OpenAI and Anthropic have recently conducted closed-door communications with U.S. regulators in Washington to push for stricter restrictions on open-source AI models. Multiple sources revealed the two companies aim to limit the proliferation of Chinese open-source models, which have lowered barriers for developers and enterprises to access advanced AI technology and enabled rapid global user adoption.

OpenAI and Anthropic have expressed concerns about potential safety risks from widely accessible model weights, emphasizing that unrestricted public deployment of advanced models could increase misuse risks. Both companies are pressing the Trump administration to strengthen oversight of Chinese open-source model development.