The US government has directed AI company Anthropic to limit access to its most advanced artificial intelligence models to individuals who are not US citizens. The decision, made on national security grounds, affects both non-American employees of Anthropic and international collaborators, including those from India. This action underscores the increasing importance of AI in global geopolitics and has sparked discussions about the need for countries to develop their own independent AI capabilities. Officials have not publicly detailed specific security threats that prompted the restriction. Anthropic is complying with the government’s order, which impacts access to frontier models – the most powerful and cutting-edge AI systems. The move signals a tightening of US control over sensitive AI technology and its potential applications. Experts suggest this could accelerate a global race for AI dominance.