
Jul 28, 2026
✦TechCrunch
Anthropic's Dario Amodei responds: doesn't oppose open-weight models, but fears Chinese AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said on Monday that he does not support banning open-weight AI models. He clarified his position after industry leaders urged policymakers to avoid restrictions. Amodei said, "Anthropic has never advocated for a ban on open-weights models." He remains worried about authoritarian governments using powerful AI technology.