Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta Lead 25 Tech Firms in Urging No Premature Restrictions on Open-Weight AI Models

Published Jul 24, 05:55 PM UTC

A coalition of 25 major U.S. tech companies, including Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and Palantir, released a letter on July 24, 2026, urging policymakers to avoid 'premature restrictions' on open-weight AI models. The letter argues that such restrictions would stifle competition and drive innovation overseas, especially as Chinese open-weight models like Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 are increasingly competitive with American offerings. The companies warn that relying solely on closed models is not inherently safe. Notably, OpenAI and Anthropic, which are preparing for IPOs, did not sign the letter. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has indicated the government is investigating potential Chinese intellectual property theft. Elon Musk expressed support for the letter, though SpaceX did not officially sign.