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October 16, 2026

Are open-weight AI models safe?

Open models have become Europe’s best card to play in the AI race, but some experts warn the systems come with significant safety risks


Open-weight models are all the rage in Europe, but experts are warning they come with critical safety risks that model developers and policymakers are failing to address.

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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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