MLCommons AI Club Gets Antitrust Green Light for New Recruits
Published Date: 9/16/2026
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MLCommons Association just added a bunch of new members from all over the world, including big tech companies and individual experts. This update keeps their special legal protection against certain antitrust lawsuits in place, helping them work together on AI and tech research without extra legal risks. No money changes were mentioned, and this took effect as of July 2, 2026.
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