Why the open-source AI debate is actually about global security

You have probably heard that the future of artificial intelligence depends on a choice between two paths: keeping models locked behind digital walls, or sharing them freely with the world. This debate is often painted in black and white, with corporate secrecy on one side and democratic development on the other. But the reality is far more nuanced, especially when global security enters the equation.

Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, recently clarified his stance on this debate. While many assumed his company opposed the