The Trump administration has blocked foreign governments, companies, and individuals from accessing Anthropic's most advanced AI models, leading the company to cut off all customer access to these models, according to a report from Axios on June 13, 2026.
The move marks an escalation in Washington's efforts to restrict the spread of powerful AI technology to foreign adversaries, particularly China. The administration cited national security concerns, arguing that the models could be used for military or surveillance purposes.
Anthropic, a leading AI safety company, had been selling access to its Claude models to customers worldwide. The company stated that it complied with the government directive but decided to suspend all access to the most advanced models to ensure compliance.
Experts say the decision could impact global AI development and collaboration, as many researchers and companies rely on Anthropic's models for innovation. The administration has not commented on the duration of the restrictions.
