Anthropic has removed its latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, following an export control order from the Trump administration citing national security concerns. This decision has ignited discussions about AI policy and digital sovereignty, particularly as the specifics of the national security threats remain undisclosed. The order reportedly stemmed from concerns raised by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy regarding potential vulnerabilities in Fable 5's guardrails. The situation raises questions about the administration's relationship with Anthropic compared to other AI labs, as well as the implications for the broader AI ecosystem amid calls from cybersecurity experts to revoke the order.
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Trump Administration's Export Control Order Forces Anthropic to Take AI Models Offline
TechCrunch· Anthony Ha· Monday, June 22, 2026
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