[Anthropic Clarifies Position: Has Never Advocated for Banning Open-Weight AI Models] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on July 28, Anthropic stated that it has never advocated for banning open-weight AI models, refuting recent related claims. The company's CEO, Dario Amodei, said that the company does not agree with the view that open-weight models are inherently more conducive to AI safety development. This statement highlights the ongoing debate within the industry about balancing open AI development and safety.