Trump to lift limits on Anthropic’s Fable model

The move would defuse weeks of drama surrounding controls on cutting-edge AI models, which had sparked debate over national security and free speech.

The export restrictions were initially imposed to prevent adversaries from acquiring advanced AI capabilities. Critics, including free speech advocates, argued that the controls amounted to prior restraint, a claim that gained traction in policy circles.

By lifting the restrictions, the administration effectively ends the immediate controversy, though the long-term implications for AI export policy and global competition remain unclear. The official announcement is expected later Tuesday.