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White House AI Strategy Omits Open-Weight Models
The White House's August 2026 National Security Science and Technology strategy names 15 critical technology areas but omits open-weight AI and open-source software. The 24-page document prioritizes undersea, space, and AI for Indo-Pacific deterrence, favoring lower-cost platforms. Foundation models are listed without reference to open release or compute thresholds.
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