Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and Palantir have a message for Washington

A coalition of major technology companies, including Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and Palantir, has signed an open letter to the Trump administration urging it to preserve access to open-weight AI models. The signatories argue that restricting open-weight models would undermine competition in the AI sector.

The companies emphasize that open-weight models have spurred innovation and allowed smaller entities to compete with larger firms. They warn that overly restrictive policies could cede advantage to foreign rivals. The letter does not address specific proposals, but it broadly supports maintaining current norms around openness.

This letter represents a counterweight to voices calling for tighter export controls. The administration has not yet responded publicly, but the debate highlights the tension between national security and industry competitiveness in AI governance.