Our position on open-weights models

In a statement, Amodei responds to reports that US officials might ban US companies from using Chinese open-weights models, and to accusations that Anthropic wants to ban such models to protect its business. He emphasizes that Anthropic supports open-weights models while advocating for safety measures. This comes amid a broader industry debate where many tech companies have signed letters in favor of open-weights models. The statement is significant as it positions Anthropic within the ongoing policy discussion and addresses potential conflicts between safety and openness.