U.S. Orders Anthropic to Shut Down Top AI Models

U.S. Orders Anthropic to Shut Down Top AI Models

June 12, 2026 · 2 min

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The U.S. government has ordered Anthropic to shut down its advanced AI models due to national security concerns, leading to frustration from the company.

The U.S. government has ordered Anthropic to shut down its two most advanced AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, over alleged national security risks — a move that’s sparked frustration from Anthropic, who argue the government may be overreacting. Mythos, designed for elite cybersecurity defense, was shared with just 50 vetted organizations, while Fable 5 — newly released and hailed as the most capable public AI — was meant to bring that power to everyday users with safety guardrails. Anthropic insists the government’s concern about a “jailbreak” is unfounded, since similar capabilities exist in other models and are standard for security pros. They warn that halting these models could cripple AI innovation globally. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/23f52dc54cf478bd

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