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What smart people are saying about the sudden ban on foreign use of Anthropic's new AI models

  • Anthropic says the U.S. government ordered it to block foreign access to its flagship models Fable 5 and Mythos 5, so the company cut off access for foreign nationals (even some employees).
  • The tech world reacted with surprise and alarm — people pointed to "deemed export" rules, inconsistent Commerce policy, and the disruptive effect on labs and staff.
  • Opinion is split: some see targeted export controls as prudent for security, while others warn this opaque step could stifle innovation, push talent abroad, and set a troubling precedent.
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