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US Needs Open-Source AI to Win Tech Race

A top US official says America needs more open-source AI to keep up with other countries, especially China.

America races for the future of technology. The Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, warns of this big competition. He points out that the US needs new ways to develop powerful artificial intelligence, or AI. This is key to staying ahead.

Bessent spoke about Anthropic's new Mythos model. He called it a step toward super smart AI. He then urged lawmakers in Congress to act fast. He wants them to help create more open-source AI tools. Open-source means many people can see and use the code. This makes the technology grow faster and safer.

Developing more open-source AI is very important. It allows many smart minds to work together. This helps the US stay strong in technology. It also helps America compete with countries like China in the AI field.

Source: Fox Business

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