Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue argues that open-source AI is crucial for US innovation. In a VentureBeat article, Delangue warns that the US risks falling behind China in the AI race if it neglects open-source development. He points to the US AI Action Plan, which encourages open-source AI, as a positive step. Delangue emphasizes that fostering a collaborative and transparent environment in AI development is essential for maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring broad access to AI technology.