US lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s latest AI models after new safeguards
By Suad Seferi ·
The U.S. Commerce Department has lifted restrictions on Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models after the company introduced new safeguards, according to the report. The decision reverses a move made less than three weeks earlier, when Anthropic was told to suspend access to the models amid national security concerns. Regulators had raised fears that advanced AI systems could be misused by foreign military intelligence services. Anthropic said the restrictions were removed after it implemented the required safeguards. The company did not disclose the full details of the measures, but the approval suggests officials were satisfied that the risks had been reduced. The company also said Fable 5, a version designed for broader public use with stronger safety controls, will be available starting Wednesday. The release gives Anthropic a path to expand access while maintaining tighter oversight of how the model is used. The case reflects the growing pressure on AI companies to balance innovation with security. As models become more capable, governments are paying closer attention to how they are deployed and whether they could be adapted for harmful use. For Anthropic, the decision restores access to its latest models and removes a regulatory hurdle at a time when safety, compliance and responsible deployment remain central to the AI industry.