'Baffling' or 'based'? Tech world reacts to export controls on Anthropic's new AI models

Anthropic says the Trump Administration ordered it to block foreign access to two AI models, prompting the company to cut off all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The move points to tighter AI access controls and potential regulatory pressure on model distribution. The immediate impact appears company-specific, though it underscores broader policy risk for AI firms operating across borders.

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Anthropic says the Trump Administration ordered it to block foreign access to two AI models, prompting the company to cut off all access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5. The move points to tighter AI access controls and potential regulatory pressure on model distribution. The immediate impact appears company-specific, though it underscores broader policy risk for AI firms operating across borders.