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US eases Anthropic Mythos ban for select organisations
The US has eased a ban on Anthropic's Mythos 5, allowing over 100 government and trusted organizations to access the AI model. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions regarding national security risks associated with AI technologies. Despite lifting the ban on Mythos, access to Fable remains restricted, pointing to continued vigilance over cybersecurity matters. Anthropic is collaborating with the government to address these concerns and define a future policy framework.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 16:55 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- US allows access to Anthropic's Mythos 5 for select institutions
- Fable remains under restrictions due to national security issues
- Anthropic satisfied US government with safeguards for Mythos
- No licenses required for export to identified institutions
- Discussions ongoing to develop a future policy framework
Interesting facts
- Anthropic was previously blocked from providing access to the models based on national security concerns.
- The government cited the risk of vulnerabilities associated with AI jailbreaks as a reason for initial restrictions.
- The new arrangements facilitate faster deployment of AI models to cyber defenders.