US AI Dependence Deemed Harmful After Anthropic Shutdown

A "digital earthquake" and a "painful awakening" are how industry insiders describe the abrupt shutdown of Anthropic's most advanced AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Washington's decision, citing national security concerns, has barred non-US citizens from accessing these powerful systems, reigniting fears about global reliance on American artificial intelligence.

Aldo Podestà, director of Swiss startup Giotto.ai, expressed deep concern over the situation. "This affair shows our vulnerability and our dependence on American AI systems, a harmful dependence," he stated. Podestà noted that while previous US restrictions on AI chip exports were less noticeable, the current disconnection of widely used AI models directly impacts users globally, including in Switzerland.

The incident raises critical questions about the future accessibility of AI technologies. Podestà warned that if Anthropic's models can be shut down, other major platforms, such as ChatGPT, could face similar restrictions. This underscores a growing need for diverse AI solutions and a reduction in the concentration of power within a few American tech giants.

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This affair shows our vulnerability and our dependence on American AI systems, a dependence harmful.