
The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.
Will the Department of Commerce lift export controls on Anthropic Mythos 5 by July 5, 2026?
Resolves by Jul 5, 2026
The Trump administration is removing export restrictions on two advanced AI models from an AI company after the company agreed to strengthen safety measures. The restrictions had limited access to these models to select companies and government agencies. The administration had previously ordered the company to address concerns about users bypassing safety restrictions, particularly related to cybersecurity capabilities. The company shifted its approach by committing to detect security risks, work with the government on safety protocols and standards, and build more robust safeguards to reduce workarounds that could unlock restricted capabilities.

After weeks of negotiating with the Trump administration, Anthropic is finally going to be able to bring Claude Fable 5 back online. In a post on X, Anthropic said it plans to begin restoring access tomorrow. Anthropic: We've received notice that the Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5. We'll begin restoring access tomorrow, and will share an update soon. We're grateful to our users for their patience, and to everyone who worked wit

Anthropic said it would begin restoring access to the Fable on July 1.

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