US open-model restrictions

What experts have said about US open-model restrictions

2 statements · 2 negative

1. Salim IsmailNegativeJul 19, 2026· Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

   There is no viable way to prevent US access to released open model weights.

   “I don't think there's a viable approach.”

   Listen at 1:57:13

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2. Nathan LambertNegativeFeb 1, 2026· Lex Fridman Podcast

   Banning globally trained open models would require an impractical US internet firewall.

   “I think effectively that's impossible without making the US have its own great firewall”

   Listen at 4:10:44

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