Anthropic has sent senior technical staff to Washington to meet White House officials as the Claude-maker works to resolve a dispute that led to restrictions on its most advanced models, according to a report by Axios. The move comes days after the Trump administration restricted access of Anthropic’s top AI models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5, citing national security concerns. The restrictions effectively forced the company to take the models offline for a broad range of users, including foreign customers and foreign nationals.According to Axios, senior members of Anthropic’s technical team are now engaging directly with administration officials in an effort to address concerns and restore access to the models.
Anthropic seeks to resolve White House concerns
The report said Anthropic has been holding discussions with White House officials since the administration first reached out to the company on Friday, June 12. While some administration officials have argued that Anthropic did not initially engage seriously with the government’s concerns, sources familiar with the matter told Axios that the company has since held multiple virtual meetings with officials.The talks are focused on finding a solution that would satisfy national security concerns while allowing the company to continue offering its most powerful AI systems.
Mythos 5 and Fable 5 remain at center of dispute
The disagreement centers on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable models, which are among the company’s most capable AI systems. The Trump administration recently placed the models under export restrictions, citing concerns about their advanced capabilities and potential national security risks.The action forced Anthropic to limit access to the models, affecting users both outside the United States and some foreign nationals within the country.Despite the tensions, Axios reported that sources on both sides of the dispute are eager to reach an agreement. Anthropic is said to be moving quickly to repair its relationship with the administration and address the concerns that triggered the restrictions.The White House, meanwhile, is continuing discussions with the company as officials evaluate the future of the models. For now, access to Mythos and Fable remains limited.