Anthropic has shut down its new AI models, including Fable 5, following a US government export order issued this week. The order restricts the deployment of certain advanced AI technologies, impacting Anthropic’s ability to offer these models globally. The shutdown has sparked a renewed push within India’s tech sector for AI self-reliance, according to economictimes.indiatimes.com.
The US export order came amid concerns over the proliferation of powerful AI models and their potential misuse. Anthropic complied by disabling access to Fable 5 and other new models, which were in advanced stages of deployment. Industry stakeholders in India have responded by accelerating efforts to develop indigenous AI capabilities to reduce dependency on foreign technology, the report said.
This development highlights growing geopolitical tensions around AI technology exports and the strategic importance of AI sovereignty. India’s push for self-reliance aligns with broader government initiatives to foster domestic AI innovation and reduce reliance on US-based providers. The shutdown of Fable 5 follows similar export controls imposed on other AI firms, underscoring the increasing regulation of AI at the global level.
India’s AI ecosystem is expected to intensify investments in homegrown AI research and startups in response to these export restrictions. The government’s focus on AI self-reliance was reinforced by the Anthropic shutdown, which was reported by economictimes.indiatimes.com on June 12.