On June 26, 2026, the U.S. government granted Anthropic permission to release its Mythos 5 model to approximately 100 companies and federal agencies, marking a significant breakthrough in negotiations that had been ongoing for two weeks. This decision follows Anthropic's prior suspension of access to its models due to an export control directive aimed at safeguarding national security.
A spokesperson from the Commerce Department emphasized the importance of ensuring that the U.S. remains a leader in AI technology while also protecting security interests. Anthropic had previously disabled access to its models for foreign nationals, including its own employees, in compliance with government directives.
The resolution involved senior Anthropic staff meeting with Trump administration officials to expedite the process of restoring access to the models. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged Anthropic's cooperation in addressing the risks associated with the models, indicating a collaborative effort to balance innovation with security measures