As the nation celebrated soccer and basketball victories, Anthropic was embroiled in a high-stakes battle with the US government over its latest AI model, Mythos 5. The company received an urgent directive to disable access to both Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AIs by 'any foreign national.'

The weekend saw frantic negotiations between Anthropic executives and top US officials, including a White House meeting involving CEO Dario Amodei. Despite these efforts, the government imposed export controls, potentially altering the trajectory of the AI industry.

Anthropic argues that concerns stem from a potential 'jailbreak' issue in Fable 5, shared with the government by an unnamed trusted partner. However, critics point to broader issues and even suggest Amazon’s own researchers flagged problems with Fable 5.

The incident underscores the complex regulatory environment facing AI companies, where high-powered tools can suddenly become pariahs overnight. As Anthropic scrambles for solutions, the future of cutting-edge technology hangs in the balance.