Trump blocks foreigners from using Anthropic's latest AI tech

Anthropic said the United States government ordered the suspension of foreign nationals from using its most advanced AI products, prompting Friday night action. The company disabled access to Claude's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all customers, citing a national-security directive without offering additional details. The move affects foreign employees and other non-U.S. users, reflecting heightened regulatory scrutiny around sensitive AI capabilities. Anthropic has positioned its newest technology as enhancing software engineering and visual understanding beyond prior versions, while it has also tested a preview model with industry partners to assess risk.

Additionally, the administration's February ban on federal agencies from using Anthropic products compounds the issue, with public criticism from the president over the company's stance on military applications. CEO Dario Amodei warned that government demands could enable mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, potentially conflicting with the firm's guardrails. Anthropic has faced scrutiny over its use in government contexts, including prior reports that Claude aided intelligence assessments and simulations. The firm also notes rising private funding and an IPO path amid a broader push for sovereign AI infrastructure globally.