Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude models after cybersecurity alarm

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Jul 1, 2026

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US lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s powerful AI models Fable and Mythos

The United States government has lifted export controls on Anthropic's powerful AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5. Anthropic announced it will restore access to these models for foreign users starting tomorrow. This decision follows the US Department of Commerce's notification to Anthropic that an export license is no longer required. The government's previous order last month had restricted foreign access due to unspecified national security concerns, with Anthropic believing officials were worried about security vulnerabilities. Anthropic agreed to proactively detect and address security risks, collaborate on standards for future models, and report malicious activity to the government to regain access.

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BBC News - WorldYesterday

Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools

The US government has lifted export controls on Anthropic's advanced AI tools, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after a temporary suspension. These tools were initially restricted on June 12th due to concerns that they could be misused by hackers to exploit computer system weaknesses. Anthropic announced that access to these models will be restored starting Wednesday, following notification from the US Department of Commerce. Fable 5 is designed for consumers and capable of complex reasoning, while Mythos 5 is intended for businesses and cybersecurity experts to identify code vulnerabilities. The company had previously stated that US authorities did not specify particular concerns about its technology when the suspension was ordered.

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Associated Press (AP)19h ago

Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude models after cybersecurity alarm

The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on Anthropic's Claude AI models, ending a ban imposed due to cybersecurity concerns. The Commerce Department had blocked foreign nationals from using Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 on June 12, prompting Anthropic to remove them for all users. These concerns stemmed from a report by Amazon, Anthropic's cloud provider, which found a method to bypass Fable 5's safeguards and potentially exploit software vulnerabilities. Anthropic had previously warned that its Mythos model could identify flaws usable by malicious hackers. Claude Fable 5 is now widely available, while Mythos 5 is accessible to a select group of U.S. organizations approved by the government. OpenAI also restricted its new AI model's release at the administration's request.

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The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude chatbot models.

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The restrictions were tied to cybersecurity concerns.

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Anthropic's AI model Claude Fable 5 is now widely available.

— Anthropic

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Access to Anthropic's most powerful model, Mythos 5, is being restored to select U.S.-based organizations approved by the government.

— Anthropic

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Cybersecurity researchers at Amazon found a method of bypassing Fable 5’s safeguards.

— Anthropic

Jun 27, 2026

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South China Morning Post5d ago

US eases ban on AI model Mythos feared to aid cyberattacks

The US government has partially reversed a two-week-old order that suspended access to Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 artificial intelligence model. Over 100 "trusted" US organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies, will now have access to the AI. This decision comes after initial concerns that the powerful AI could be misused by foreign adversaries for cyberattacks. The Trump administration has been taking an aggressive approach to overseeing the release of advanced AI models from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI due to these national security risks.

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US government partially reversed an order to suspend access to Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 AI model.

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More than 100 companies and institutions will now have access to Mythos 5.

— source familiar with the new directive

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Concern exists that powerful AI systems could be misused by military intelligence users in China, Russia, or other countries of concern.

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The Trump administration took an aggressive approach to oversight of releases of frontier AI models.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Associated Press (AP)5d ago

OpenAI limits its newest ChatGPT product to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review

OpenAI is temporarily restricting access to its new AI product, GPT-5.6 Sol, to a select group of U.S. government-approved partners at the request of the Trump administration. This decision follows an unprecedented government review of AI products for potential cybersecurity risks. OpenAI stated that while Sol is designed to help find and fix vulnerabilities, they acknowledge potential unforeseen risks. This move mirrors recent government actions against OpenAI rival Anthropic, which was directed to take down two of its AI models due to concerns about their potential misuse by malicious hackers. The Trump administration has implemented a framework for vetting advanced AI systems for national security risks, though participation by developers is voluntary. OpenAI views this restricted release as a temporary measure before broader availability.

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The Guardian - World News5d ago

OpenAI staggers AI model release after Trump administration request

OpenAI is staggering the release of its new AI model, GPT 5.6, following a request from the US government. CEO Sam Altman informed staff that access will be granted to a small group of partners on a customer-by-customer basis during a limited preview period, with a wider release planned a few weeks later if the process is successful. This approach mirrors a similar staggered release by rival Anthropic for its Mythos model. The US government, specifically the Office of the National Cyber Director and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, requested the staggered release after conversations with OpenAI. Former Trump administration official Howard Lutnick also reportedly intervened, seeking approvals from other agencies even for a limited release. This development occurs as the White House shifts its stance on AI regulation, recently signing an executive order to establish a voluntary framework for vetting powerful new AI models.

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Trump signed an executive order on AI oversight establishing a framework for the federal government to vet national security risks of advanced AI systems.

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The federal government asked for a staggered release of GPT 5.6, with customer-by-customer approval.

— Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI)

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The US president signed an executive order to create a voluntary framework for the federal government to vet powerful new AI models.

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OpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, at the request of the Trump administration due to cybersecurity risks.

— OpenAI

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Anthropic took offline two new AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, to comply with a Trump directive blocking their use by foreign nationals.

— AP News