US Government Restricts Anthropic AI Model Access for Foreign Nationals
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Anthropic, US Government
United States, Europe
June 12, 2026
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The US government ordered Anthropic to suspend access to its high-performing AI models for foreign nationals. The move has caused significant concern within the European tech sector regarding digital sovereignty.
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