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US Government Warns Anthropic: Foreign Nationals May Need Clearance to Access Top AI Models
Mint·Wednesday, 17 June 2026
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sent a letter to AI company Anthropic warning that it would need government permission before granting foreign nationals access to its most advanced AI models. The letter, obtained by Bloomberg, also threatened criminal and civil penalties for non-compliance.
Why It Matters
This directly affects researchers, developers, and companies outside the US — including in India — who use Anthropic's AI tools for work. Access to cutting-edge AI could soon require US government sign-off.
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