Trump administration blocks 'dangerous' AI model: 'Must be shut down immediately'

The Trump administration has placed export controls on two of the most powerful artificial intelligence models developed by the AI giant Anthropic. The decision, communicated via a letter from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, restricts the use of the Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models exclusively to U.S. citizens.

This move is justified by the administration on grounds of national security concerns. However, Anthropic's leadership perceives the ban as a misunderstanding. The company is known for developing advanced AI systems, and these specific models are considered among their most capable.

The imposition of export controls means that these sophisticated AI tools will not be accessible to individuals or entities outside of the United States, potentially impacting international research and development collaborations. The specific national security risks cited by the administration have not been detailed in the initial reports.