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Open-source distribution enhances overall system security by enabling defenders to build protection tools, whereas restrictions create capability gaps that attackers can exploit.

Impact: Enterprises should prioritize open-weight models to ensure access to defensive capabilities and avoid reliance on black-box systems that may lag in threat response.

— from Clem DeLong: China Leads Open Source, LLM Bubble Risks · a16z Podcast· May 22, 2026