Trump administration gave Anthropic 90 minutes to remove AI models: Report
The Trump administration demanded Anthropic remove its newly released AI models, Mythos and Fable, within 90 minutes, citing a national security threat. The US Commerce Department later imposed usage restrictions on the models, forcing Anthropic to withdraw them by 5:30 pm ET on Friday, despite prior government approval for Fable’s deployment.
The Trump administration ordered Anthropic to remove its newly launched Mythos and Fable AI models within 90 minutes on Friday, invoking national security concerns without providing specifics. Government officials contacted the company at 1 pm ET (1700 GMT), directing it to halt deployment, despite Anthropic having already completed pre-release testing and received approval for Fable. By 5:30 pm ET (2230 GMT), the US Commerce Department issued a formal letter restricting where and by whom the models could be used, prompting Anthropic to begin withdrawing them. The company stated it sought clarification on the security threat to address it promptly. The abrupt action followed Anthropic’s plans to release the models, which had undergone government pre-release evaluations. The restrictions were imposed under federal licensing powers, signaling heightened scrutiny of advanced AI development. The incident highlights tensions between private AI innovation and government oversight, particularly regarding potential risks to national security. Anthropic’s compliance with the withdrawal underscores the regulatory pressures facing tech firms in the sector.
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