The US government has ordered the shutdown of access to two of Anthropic’s artificial intelligence models, effective Friday. The action stems from national security concerns and was taken following directives from an undisclosed authority. Anthropic confirmed compliance with the order, halting access for US users. Details regarding the specific models affected and the precise nature of the security risks remain limited. This move highlights increasing scrutiny of AI technology and its potential implications for national security. The company stated it is working to understand the situation and address the concerns raised by the US government. Further developments are expected as the situation unfolds and more information becomes available.