Snapshot · Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 model was banned by the US government shortly after release, with restrictions barring foreign nationals including Anthropic employees from accessing it.
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David sets up the story: Anthropic released Claude Mythos 5 (its most capable model), and within days the US government effectively banned it, forcing Anthropic to take it entirely offline. The stated reason: the administration didn't want any foreign nationals, including Anthropic's own non-US employees, to be able to access it — a requirement so broad it was essentially unenforceable without a full shutdown. The hosts note the profound irony: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has been among the most vocal advocates for AI regulation in the industry, only to be blind-sided by it. Even stranger, the tip reportedly came from Amazon AWS researchers — despite Amazon being a major Anthropic investor. David speculates this could be legitimate security concern (AWS is a massive cybersecurity target) or something more strategic (making Mythos exclusively accessible via AWS). The Verge's Hayden Field is recommended for in-depth coverage. As of recording, the model remains banned. [1] — David Imel "Claude Mythos 5 was banned by the US government days after launch, forced offline because the administration didn't want any foreign nation…" 1:33:40
Claude Mythos 5 was banned by the US government days after launch, forced offline because the administration didn't want any foreign nationals — including Anthropic's own employees — accessing it. The deepest irony: Amazon AWS researchers reportedly tipped off the government, despite Amazon being a major Anthropic investor.
Amazon AWS researchers reportedly tipped off the US government about Claude Mythos 5 concerns, despite Amazon being a major investor in Anthropic — a notable conflict of interest.
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