US orders Anthropic to disable AI models for all foreign nationals

Anthropic received an export control directive on March 13, 2024, ordering it to suspend access to its AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all foreign nationals. The directive, issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce, aims to prevent the proliferation of advanced AI technologies to adversarial nations. This action marks a significant escalation in the U.S. government's efforts to regulate AI exports and maintain a technological advantage. The company stated it is complying with the order and is working to implement the necessary technical measures to restrict access. The directive specifically targets individuals who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, regardless of their location. This move could impact global AI research and development collaborations, as many international researchers rely on access to leading AI models for their work. The U.S. government has previously expressed concerns about the potential misuse of AI by foreign adversaries, particularly in areas such as autonomous weapons and sophisticated cyberattacks. The directive to Anthropic underscores a broader strategy to control the flow of dual-use technologies.