Anthropic takes AI models offline following US government export-control directive
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Anthropic, US Government
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June 12, 2026
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Anthropic has taken its Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models offline due to a US government export-control directive. The directive bars foreign nationals from using the services, citing national security risks. Experts argue that such restrictions are myopic as similar capabilities are becoming broadly available.
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