Anthropic received an export control directive from the U.S. government for its latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, and blocked access for all customers. The company is meeting with Trump administration officials to resolve the dispute.
Anthropic received an export control directive from the U.S. government citing national security authorities, and blocked access to its latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all customers. The company is meeting with Trump administration officials in Washington, D.C., to resolve the dispute.
Anthropic was previously designated a supply chain risk by the Department of Defense in March, banning defense contractors from using its technology, and has sued the administration over that designation. The export control directive came unexpectedly on Friday, just days after the models were released on Tuesday, with no prior communication about a national security threat. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reportedly raised concerns about security risks in Anthropic's latest models to senior Trump administration officials.
This incident highlights escalating tensions between AI companies and the government, particularly the unpredictability of regulatory actions even after prior approval. The close ties between Anthropic and Amazon ($8 billion investment, Trainium chip usage) may also influence the situation. It underscores the growing friction between national security concerns and commercial freedom in AI development.
Comments were sarcastic about Anthropic meeting with the Trump administration over the Mythos dispute. One user mocked, 'How many Trump meme coins will they have to buy to unblock it,' implying skepticism about political favoritism. The overall tone is cynical, suggesting that resolving the issue may involve financial or political transactions.