Anthropic will shut down its most advanced AI models following US restriction on foreign access

Anthropic announced it will deactivate its most advanced AI models. The decision follows a United States order that restricts foreign access to the technology. The company said compliance with the directive is necessary to avoid regulatory penalties. The affected models represent the latest generation of Anthropic's language AI capabilities. Users outside the United States will lose access to these services under the new rule. Anthropic expects to continue offering its other, less advanced models globally. The move underscores growing governmental scrutiny of powerful AI systems. Industry observers note the action may influence how AI firms manage cross‑border deployments.