US export ban on Anthropic’s AI models further strains alliances (opens original article in a new tab)

The US imposed an export ban on Anthropic's AI models, straining alliances as allies express concerns over reliance on US technology and call for greater AI sovereignty.

• US President Donald Trump ordered Anthropic to cut off foreign access to AI models Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 citing national security concerns
• US allies expressed concern over the ban, with French President Macron calling it a 'bad thing' and highlighting the vulnerability of relying on US tech
• The ban has increased calls for AI self-reliance among US allies, with some advocating for European companies like Mistral to become more prominent in AI development