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US Needs Open AI to Keep Up, Official Says

A Treasury leader says America must build more open AI systems to stay ahead in the global tech race.

America faces a big challenge. Other countries work hard on new technology, especially artificial intelligence or AI. Now, a top US official speaks out. He says the US must create more open-source AI models.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sees a clear path forward. He points to new AI systems, like Mythos from Anthropic. These systems move us closer to advanced AI, called AGI. Bessent believes these steps are vital.

He wants Congress to act. The US needs its own strong open-source AI to compete. This helps America stay a leader. It ensures the nation keeps pace with rivals like China.

Creating open AI means many people can use and improve it. This helps technology grow faster. It also makes AI more trustworthy for everyone.

Source: Fox Business

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