EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France: G7 leaders discussed a plan to grant select “trusted partners” access to advanced AI models from US firms such as Anthropic, three diplomatic sources said on Tuesday, potentially opening a path around restrictions on non-American use. Anthropic on Friday disabled access for all users to Fable 5 and Mythos 5, its most advanced AI models. The company made that move after US President Donald Trumpordered Anthropic to block foreign nationals from accessing its most advanced AI models, citing national security concerns.

Foreigners barred from accessing top AI models, underscoring Donald Trump's policy of export controls over high tech.

America has taken a significant step by blocking foreign access to Anthropic's top AI models. This move follows concerns about bypassing security features in their latest AI.…