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2026-07-26·ANTHROPIC·ai policy competition
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On July 25, 2026, the New York Times reported that Anthropic and OpenAI have been quietly lobbying Washington...

On July 25, 2026, the New York Times reported that Anthropic and OpenAI have been quietly lobbying Washington regulators to restrict open-source AI models, contradicting public statements supportive of open source.

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On July 25, 2026, the New York Times reported that Anthropic and OpenAI have been quietly lobbying Washington regulators to restrict open-source AI models, contradicting public statements supportive of open source. This was corroborated by the All-In Podcast, where David Sacks claimed 'Anthropic Wants to Kill Open Source AI.' The lobbying effort targets Chinese open-source models, framing them as a national security risk, but critics argue it is anti-competitive. The revelation could damage trust in Anthropic and invite regulatory scrutiny, potentially slowing their enterprise adoption.

What the sources said:

  • New York Times: 'Sources: OpenAI and Anthropic quietly lobby Washington regulators to restrict open-source AI models, even as Sam Altman publicly says he supports open source AI.'
  • All-In Podcast (Shorts): 'David Sacks: Anthropic Wants to Kill Open Source AI in America.'
  • All-In Podcast (Full): 'The fight to save open source AI: Kimi K3 panic, Anthropic/OpenAI regulatory capture.'

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