MLCommons Adds Worldwide Tech Pals, Bids Some Farewell
Published Date: 3/26/2026
Notice
Summary
MLCommons Association just updated its team by adding new members from around the world and saying goodbye to a couple of others. These changes keep their special legal protections in place, which means if anyone sues over their work, they can only claim actual damages. This update keeps the group’s exciting tech research moving forward without any money surprises or delays.
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Antitrust Damages Limited for MLCommons Members
On January 29, 2026, MLCommons filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 to extend the Act's protection that limits antitrust plaintiffs to recovering only actual damages in specified circumstances. If you are a member or participant in the MLCommons research venture, this keeps the venture's special liability limit in place for antitrust claims.
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