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David Sacks Says Restricting Open Models Won't Stop China From Building 'the Next Kimi'

Published

22 August 2026

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regulatory

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AI & ML

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United States

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Read at tradingview.com

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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

David Sacks defends open-source AI models like Chinese startup Moonshot's Kimi K3, arguing restrictions on open models won't prevent China from advancing AI and would harm US startups like Harvey that build specialised models on open systems. Harvey's new Tenet model, built on Kimi K3, delivers strong legal AI performance at a fraction of the cost of proprietary models.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a choice: restricting open AI models won't block China's AI advances but will cripple startups like Harvey that rely on open systems for competitive legal AI tools. Act now to advocate for open AI pathways to protect your access to affordable foundation models.

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