Following the US government's sudden suspension of Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationals due to national security concerns, India has sought verbal assurances regarding the stability of AI technology access. MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan emphasized that India requires predictable access to integrate these tools into its digital infrastructure and public services without the risk of abrupt cutoffs.
The suspension was triggered by a reported "jailbreak" involving the Mythos model, leading the US Commerce Department to direct Anthropic to restrict access. This incident has highlighted broader geopolitical tensions, including Anthropic's legal battles with the Trump administration and concerns over supply chain resilience. India is advocating for a diversified technological supply chain to avoid over-reliance on any single source.
While the US aims to maintain leadership in AI, critics argue that restrictive policies could undermine global collaboration and drive talent toward competitors. India maintains a stance that the current priority should be innovation rather than premature regulation.
(Source:Medianama)