The U.S. Commerce Department has lifted restrictions on Anthropic’s advanced artificial intelligence models. This permits the company to reactivate its most powerful AI technologies. On Tuesday, a letter from the government to Anthropic, seen by The New York Times, confirmed the removal of these constraints.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick informed Anthropic that export or domestic transfer licenses for its Claude Mythos and Claude Fable AI models are no longer required. This decision reverses a previous directive issued on June 12.
“Anthropic has taken steps in close coordination with the U.S. government to address the risks associated with Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5,” Lutnick stated.
This development marks a significant improvement in Anthropic’s ties with the federal government and is expected to reduce tensions. Initially, national security concerns led the Commerce Department to restrict the company’s latest AI models from being accessed by foreign nationals. These restrictions posed potential hurdles for Anthropic, one of the world’s leading AI firms alongside OpenAI, especially in its technology development.
The Claude Mythos and Claude Fable models are known for their ability to identify security vulnerabilities in software, representing a notable advancement over older AI systems.
This is not the first time Anthropic has faced challenges from the Trump administration. In March, discussions about the potential military applications of Anthropic’s AI ended with the Pentagon labeling the company as a supply chain risk. This designation could constrain its use by federal agencies. Anthropic is currently pursuing legal action against the government to contest this classification.