The Commerce Department has lifted restrictions on Anthropic’s artificial intelligence models, enabling the company to reactivate its advanced technologies. This move aims to ease tensions between Anthropic and the Trump administration.
On Tuesday, the department informed Anthropic that a license for exports or in-country transfers of its Claude Mythos and Claude Fable AI models is no longer required. This decision reverses an earlier order issued on June 12.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick commended Anthropic for collaborating closely with the U.S. government to mitigate risks associated with the Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 models. The lifted restrictions allow Anthropic to continue its typical operations, improving its strained relations with the federal government.
Initially, the Commerce Department’s order restricted access to Anthropic’s AI models for foreign nationals due to national security concerns. This action had raised questions on the administration’s involvement in the rapidly evolving AI industry. The controls threatened to disrupt technological advancement at Anthropic, a leading AI company alongside OpenAI. The Mythos and Fable models are notable for their capability to identify security vulnerabilities in software, marking them as a significant upgrade from previous versions.
This development marks the second instance of the Trump administration’s focus on Anthropic. In March, negotiations over the potential military applications of Anthropic’s AI led the Pentagon to label the company a supply chain risk. This designation could restrict federal agencies from using its technology. Anthropic has initiated legal action against the federal government regarding this classification.
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