WorkJuly 26, 2026via Forbes Innovation
Nvidia Open Weights Letter Doubled To 50 Without Amazon And Anthropic
Why it matters
A major industry letter on open weights model governance just doubled signers with OpenAI's endorsement, but two heavyweight AI labs stayed out—signaling a fundamental strategic divide on model openness vs. closed deployment.
Key signals
- Nvidia open weights letter signers doubled overnight to 50 companies
- OpenAI signed the letter
- Amazon did not sign
- Anthropic did not sign
- Published July 26, 2026
The hook
OpenAI just signed Nvidia's open weights letter. Amazon and Anthropic didn't. Here's what the split means for your AI strategy.
OpenAI signed Nvidia's open weights letter, which doubled signers overnight. Amazon and Anthropic stayed out. 5 actions leaders should take today and why it matters.