Government orders Anthropic to restrict Fable 5 access days after launch

Federal officials ordered Anthropic to cut off public access to Fable 5 days after the model launched. The directive cited national security concerns. Anthropic stated that the flagged technique does not present unique risks. The company noted that rival models already perform the same functions and that government guidance on the issue has been inconsistent.

Background on the directive The order arrived shortly after Fable 5 became available. Officials did not release additional technical details about the restriction. Anthropic said it complied with the directive while continuing discussions with regulators. No timeline for restoring access has been announced.