Three things to watch amid Anthropic’s latest feud with the government Anthropic’s AI model Mythos, capable of advanced coding, was deemed a national security threat by the US government, leading to export controls and the revocation of access. This action has raised concerns about the government’s approach to AI regulation, potentially pushing international reliance towards Chinese AI models. Cybersecurity experts argue that restricting access to such models could actually increase vulnerability, as they are crucial for developing defenses.

• The US government imposed export controls on Anthropic’s AI model Fable, deeming it a national security threat, leading Anthropic to revoke access to both Fable and its predecessor, Mythos.
• The government’s reaction is seen by some as a superficial response to AI safety concerns, rather than a well-developed plan.
• The incident may lead companies to rely more on AI models from China, which are cheaper and open-source, potentially posing their own national security risks.
• Cybersecurity experts argue that restricting access to advanced AI models hinders research into defenses and that these models are no more dangerous than widely available alternatives.
• The situation increases pressure on US lawmakers to establish clear regulations for AI development and use, especially following previous government disputes with Anthropic. Continue reading https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/06/22/1139424/three-things-to-watch-amid-anthropics-latest-feud-with-the-government