The US government has restricted access to a newly developed artificial intelligence model, Fabel 5, to only American citizens. Developed by Anthropic, the AI demonstrated capabilities prompting concerns leading to the swift action after just three days of operation. The restrictions prevent the model – and even its creators – from operating in Europe and China. This move signals a potential shift in how the US regulates advanced AI technology, raising questions about national security and technological competition. The decision evokes comparisons to science fiction scenarios involving advanced artificial intelligence. It remains unclear what specific capabilities of Fabel 5 prompted the ban, but it highlights growing anxieties surrounding the rapid development of AI. This is being viewed as a potentially pivotal moment in the history of artificial intelligence development and global technology control.