The UK government has imposed an export control ban on two AI models developed by Anthropic, following concerns raised by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. According to reports, Jassy shared his concerns with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other government officials, citing the potential use of the models in cyberattacks.
The models in question, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, have been cut off from worldwide access, with Anthropic imposing the ban itself. The exact nature of the concerns raised by Jassy remains unclear, with an Amazon spokesperson declining to disclose the details of their discussions with the government.
David Sacks, co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, claimed that a 'highly credible trusted partner' had informed the government of a 'jailbreak' in the models, prompting the ban. Sacks added that Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refused to fix the issue or de-deploy the model.
The implications of this ban are significant, with experts warning of the potential consequences for the development of AI in the UK. The UK government's decision to impose an export control ban on the models raises questions about the regulation of AI in the country.