Open-Source AI & Open Models Reading List Is Updated for Research and Policy Writing

Nathan Lambert has compiled a reading list of open-model writing covering why labs release open weights, the open-versus-closed debate, and US-China competition, last updated 15 September 2026.

The list includes pieces on open-model economics, safety and marginal-risk research, and recent Chinese releases such as Kimi K3 and GLM-5.2. It also cites lawmaker inquiries into Western companies' use of Chinese models.