Zhipu founder champions open access to frontier AI despite government reservations

Tang Jie, founder of China’s leading AI laboratory Zhipu, advocates for openness in frontier AI development. In an internal memo highlighted by Bloomberg, he argues that the best way to ensure AI safety is through broad accessibility, participation, and shared oversight, opposing the idea of restricting AI advancements to a limited group. This stance contrasts with the more cautious approach favored by his government.