Encryption, spyware, and now Mythos: History shows why cyber export control doesn’t work (opens original article in a new tab)

The U.S. government restricted export of Anthropic's AI models Fable and Mythos over national security concerns, highlighting challenges in controlling advanced cyber technologies through export controls, a strategy that has had mixed results historically.

• White House ordered Anthropic to restrict export of AI models Fable and Mythos citing national security concerns
• U.S. government's use of export controls for AI faces challenges similar to past efforts with encryption and spyware
• History shows export controls on cyber technologies have had mixed results and loopholes