Breaking news: US Commerce Department effectively shuts down Anthropic’s latest models
2 days ago
- The US Commerce Department issued an export control directive suspending access to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models by foreign nationals, including employees.
- The action is criticized as overly harsh and potentially tied to IPO theater or government negotiations for equity.
- Skepticism exists about the timing, suggesting it may be a political distraction from foreign policy failures or a heavy-handed tactic.