Claude Blocked: Trump's Export Control Order
The Trump administration has ordered Anthropic to block Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all foreign nationals, including those inside the US and the company's own employees. The legal basis for the order has not been disclosed; it cites only "national security authority." Experts call the move unprecedented: it is the first time US export controls have been applied to an AI model.
AI-processed from The Verge; edited by Hamidun News
Anthropic spent several tense days trying to bring its newest Claude models (Fable 5 and Mythos 5) back online after the Trump administration, without warning, demanded that access be shut off for all foreign nationals, including users physically located in the US and the company's own employees.
Why did Anthropic block Claude?
The Trump administration demanded that access to all models be closed to foreign nationals under export control rules.
Who was affected by the Claude block?
The block affected foreign nationals, including users abroad and Anthropic's own employees working outside the US.
Key Questions Answered
Why did Anthropic block Claude?
The Trump administration demanded that access to all models be closed to foreign nationals under export control rules.
Who was affected by the Claude block?
The block affected foreign nationals, including users abroad and Anthropic's own employees working outside the US.
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