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US lifts curbs on Anthropic's Fable, Mythos AI models

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  • The US Commerce Department has lifted export controls on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos AI models, reversing a previous order due to national security concerns.
  • The government had previously restricted access to these advanced AI models amid worries about misuse by foreign adversaries.
  • Anthropic has agreed to proactively address security risks and collaborate with the US government on AI model protocols.

The US Commerce Department has lifted export controls on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos AI models, a move that comes less than three weeks after the company was ordered to suspend access to its most advanced AI systems over national security risks. This reversal signifies a shift in the government's approach to overseeing cutting-edge AI technology.

We'll begin restoring access tomorrow.

— AnthropicAnthropic's statement on X/Twitter regarding the restoration of access to its AI models.

Washington has been increasing its scrutiny of new AI model releases, driven by concerns that advanced models could be exploited by military intelligence users in countries like China and Russia. Following an export-control order on June 12, Anthropic had promptly disabled its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models. However, the government partially reversed this decision on Friday, authorizing the release of Mythos 5 to select "trusted" US organizations.

Anthropic announced it would begin restoring access to the models on Sunday. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick communicated in a letter to Anthropic that the export controls were withdrawn and a license is no longer required for the export of the Mythos or Fable models. Lutnick stated that Anthropic has committed to proactively detecting and addressing security risks, working with the US government on protocols and standards for current and future models, and reporting any malicious activity.

Anthropic has agreed to proactively detect and address security risks associated with the models; to work diligently with the US government on protocols and standards and releases for Mythos, Fable, and future models; and to inform the US government of any malicious activity.

— Howard LutnickUS Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's letter to Anthropic outlining the terms of the withdrawn export controls.

Despite these developments, the government's process for vetting companies that gain access to these powerful AI models has drawn criticism. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed reservations, stating that while extensive safety testing is valuable, he dislikes the idea of the government selecting customers. OpenAI itself delayed the full public launch of GPT-5.6 at the US government's request, limiting its access to a small group of vetted partners.

extensive safety testing is not a bad idea. I just don't like the idea of the government picking the customers.

— Sam AltmanOpenAI CEO Sam Altman's comment on X regarding the government's vetting process for AI model access.
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