Anthropic Fable 5 Export Ban: Trump Calls G7 Talks Fine as UK Exemption Dies

Anthropic's export ban intensified as no exemption for UK allies was granted during G7 talks in Évian-les-Bains, with Trump saying negotiations were 'going fine' as the five-day blackout loomed. The Commerce Department directive, issued Friday, June 12 at 5:21 p.m. ET, blocks access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for foreign nationals, including Anthropic staff abroad. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed for a carve-out to restore access for British entities, but a US official said exemptions for allies would be 'completely illogical' given the restriction’s purpose. AI ministers Narayan and Kyle criticized the decision, urging broader sovereign AI capability and faster domestic innovation. Diplomats discussed a 'trusted partner' framework with Commerce Secretary Lutnick, but no agreement has been reached. EU regulators are watching closely, as the bloc weighs tighter AI rules that could spur efforts to reduce dependence on US AI infrastructure. The lack of an exemption impacts British and allied researchers and firms relying on top models and could influence cross-border collaborations and investment.