The Trump administration has lifted export controls on Anthropic's most advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, according to multiple news reports. The restrictions had been imposed by Washington citing national security risks, freezing the models' deployment. OpenAI was also asked to limit GPT-5.6's rollout to vetted partners, but the new policy appears to ease those constraints for Anthropic.
The decision reverses a freeze that had barred Anthropic from releasing its top-tier systems abroad. Industry watchers see this as a shift toward more open AI commerce, balancing security fears with competitive pressure from global rivals. The move comes amid a broader debate over how tightly to control frontier AI capabilities.
Anthropic confirmed the policy change, stating that export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 have been lifted, per CNBC. The White House action follows consultations with national security agencies, Bloomberg reported, though specific conditions were not disclosed. Other outlets, including Reuters and The New York Times, confirmed the development.
Analysts say the removal of curbs could accelerate Anthropic's international partnerships and revenue growth. However, critics warn that releasing advanced models without strict safeguards might enable misuse by adversarial states. The company has not yet announced a timeline for global availability.
Some security experts argue the move is premature, suggesting that rigorous testing protocols should precede export liberalization. The debate mirrors ongoing tensions between innovation pace and safety oversight.