US to lift export controls on key Anthropic models
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July 1, 2026 09:46 AM ET
Anthropic’s cybersecurity-focused Mythos 5 and Fable 5 are expected to be reactivated for respective users following permission from the Commerce Department.
The Trump administration told Anthropic late Tuesday it is lifting export controls on the Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models allowing the company to restore broader access to some of its most powerful artificial intelligence systems and ending a closely watched standoff in the world of U.S. AI governance.
The shift lets Anthropic reopen access for users in the U.S. and overseas, after the company notably agreed to steps meant to limit chances for the Fable 5’s cyber capabilities to be abused. Both the company and the Commerce Department confirmed the decision Tuesday night.
“We’ll begin restoring access tomorrow, and will share an update soon,” Anthropic said in a post on X. “We’re grateful to...
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