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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei opposes open-weight AI ban but supports mandatory safety testing

ai-technology · 2026-07-28

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, responded to claims suggesting that his company aims to limit open-weight AI models. On Monday, he emphasized his stance, calling for compulsory safety assessments for all AI systems with capabilities, regardless of whether they are open or closed. He clarified that he does not support a total prohibition on open-weight models.

Key facts

  • Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pushed back against accusations of seeking to restrict open-weight AI models
  • He made the statement on Monday
  • He supports mandatory safety testing for all capable AI systems
  • The policy applies to both open and closed AI systems
  • He opposes an outright ban on open-weight AI models

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Institutions

  • Anthropic

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