Anthropic curbs revive sovereign AI debate

Anthropic’s decision to disable access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for foreign nationals following a US export control directive has reignited concerns over India’s dependence on foreign AI systems and sharpened calls for greater technological self-reliance.

The move, announced on Saturday, has raised questions about the risks of relying on AI capabilities controlled by overseas companies and governments at a time when businesses and public institutions are increasingly integrating advanced AI tools into critical operations.