The new framework suggests a strong US open-source AI network has “geostrategic value” because it could underpin businesses and academic research globally.

The AI Action Plan pretty much frees up AI companies to do what they want, but it also supports the use of open source for AI. What that means is one big open question.

Despite a flurry of actions this week to extend AI leadership, the administration is dismantling the very advantages that established America’s global lead in AI in the first place.

China said on Saturday it wanted to create an organisation to foster global cooperation on artificial intelligence, positioning itself as an alternative to the U.S. as the two vie for influence over the transformative technology.

The Chinese government has proposed the establishment of a world AI governance cooperation organization as part of its efforts to bolster open, inclusive and equitable artificial intelligence development and governance globally.