Bessent says U.S. backs open-source models but not IP theft
The Treasury secretary said U.S. policy supports open-source AI development and use while drawing a clear line against the theft or misuse of proprietary technology and protected intellectual property.
Summary
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States supports the development and use of open-source models, while making clear that such backing does not extend to intellectual property theft. The remarks frame U.S. policy as supporting innovation while maintaining protections for proprietary technologies and other legally protected work.
Terms & Concepts
- open-source models: AI models with publicly accessible code or weights.
- intellectual property: Legally protected creations such as code, content, inventions, or other proprietary technology.