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Schmidt Urges Open-Source AI to Combat China’s Dominance

2/14/2025

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt passionately called on Western nations to embrace open-source AI models to counter China's growing dominance in AI innovation. At the AI Action Summit in Paris, he cautioned that depending on closed systems could hinder scientific progress. He also pledged $10 million for AI safety research, highlighting the urgent need for global collaboration on safety protocols.

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt passionately called on Western nations to embrace open-source AI models to counter China's growing dominance in AI innovation. At the AI Action Summit in Paris, he cautioned that depending on closed systems could hinder scientific progress. He also pledged $10 million for AI safety research, highlighting the urgent need for global collaboration on safety protocols.