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Aaron Levie on Why Open AI Wins

Technology
United States
Started September 6, 2026

Box co-founder and CEO Aaron Levie joins MTS hosts Theo Jaffee and Sofia Puccini to make the case for open-weight AI, unpack the economics of open versus closed models, and explain why he believes more openness could strengthen rather than undermine the U.S. AI ecosystem. Aaron argues that open models create more use cases, push closed labs to innovate faster, and don't fundamentally change where the economics of AI ultimately accrue. They debate model distillation, America's competition with...

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Investing in closed AI models is necessary for national security and maintaining technological superiority.
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The economic benefits of AI should be more evenly distributed among developers, researchers, and users.
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A collaborative approach between open and closed AI models can harness the strengths of both systems.
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Open AI models will lead to faster innovation within closed labs as they strive to keep up with open alternatives.
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Public-private partnerships are essential to advance open AI while ensuring responsible development.
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Transparency in AI development can build public trust and encourage broader adoption of AI technologies.
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Closed AI models are essential for protecting intellectual property and ensuring competitive advantage.
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The risks of misuse and ethical concerns are heightened with open AI models that lack adequate oversight.
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Open AI can accelerate the creation of new use cases that drive economic growth and job creation.
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Open AI encourages community-driven improvements and shared learning that benefit the entire industry.
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