Tech’s behemoths and contenders debate open-source, rally for U.S. leadership in White House comments

The battle over open-source AI, calls for U.S. leadership on technical standards and best practices, and proposed approaches to export controls fill the pages of tech leaders’ comments on the Trump administration’s upcoming AI action plan.

The action plan has become the premier public venue for engagement between the Trump administration and the tech sector -- along with other industries -- on AI policy.

The plan is expected in July under President Trump’s AI executive order. The Office of Science...