Trump administration orders Anthropic to pull AI models citing national security threat
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The Trump administration ordered artificial intelligence company Anthropic to withdraw its newly released Mythos and Fable models within 90 minutes on Friday, citing an unspecified national security threat before the Commerce Department imposed federal licensing restrictions on the systems later that evening, Axios reported . The directive, issued under export control rules, follows an earlier order on 13 June 2026 that forced Anthropic to disable access to both models worldwide by 10 p.m. ET, with the company arguing the alleged vulnerabilities were minor and already addressed in prior testing.
The escalation underscores growing unease in Washington over the rapid deployment of advanced AI systems, with the Financial Times noting that export controls on Fable and Mythos raise doubts over how the US will police the most powerful AI systems . The move comes amid broader concerns about the concentration of AI development in a handful of dominant technology providers, a point underscored by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday. Speaking ahead of the G7 summit, Carney warned that Washington’s export restrictions on Anthropic’s advanced AI models highlight the systemic dangers of depending on a handful of dominant technology providers, urging nations to build redundant infrastructure and reduce reliance on Big Tech systems .
The Trump administration alleged the models could be exploited for cyberattacks or biological weapon development, though Anthropic contested the claims, stating the vulnerabilities were already mitigated. The Commerce Department’s licensing restrictions, imposed after the 90-minute ultimatum, mark a significant tightening of oversight over AI exports, reflecting concerns that unchecked advancements in AI could pose unforeseen risks to national security. The restrictions apply to both Fable and Mythos, effectively halting their global availability.
Analysts suggest the episode signals a broader shift in US policy toward AI governance, with potential implications for international collaboration and competition in the sector. The restrictions also raise questions about the balance between innovation and security, as governments grapple with the rapid evolution of AI capabilities. The situation remains fluid, with further developments expected as the G7 summit approaches and global stakeholders assess the implications of Washington’s decisive action.
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Trump officials ordered Anthropic to pull AI models in 90 minutes The Trump administration gave artificial intelligence company Anthropic a 90-minute ultimatum on Friday to withdraw its newly released Mythos and Fable models, citing an unspecified national security threat before the Commerce Department imposed federal licensing restrictions on the systems later that evening, Axios reported.
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