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United States orders Anthropic to shut Fable 5

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The United States government has ordered AI company Anthropic to take its advanced Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models offline over concerns about automated hacking capabilities. The directive followed internal federal security reviews that found Fable 5, launched on June 9, 2026 as a defensive cybersecurity tool, could autonomously execute code for offensive hacking. Investigators’ findings led to a mandatory recall on June 12 and a global shutdown of related APIs and interfaces. The decision, discussed at this week’s G7 summit with major AI leaders, also restricts foreign nationals’ access and has heightened international tensions over U.S. control of frontier AI.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

June 9, 2026 Fable 5 model publicly released
Following days Investigators detect offensive hacking risks
June 12, 2026 Mandatory recall order issued
Mid-June 2026 Anthropic shuts APIs globally
This week G7 summit holds emergency AI talks
This week U.S. formal directive restricts access
This week Foreign leaders criticize nationalist stance
After shutdown European allies question U.S. dominance

News Intelligence

The Fable 5 shutdown affects your online safety. This AI tool was designed to protect against cyber threats. Now, it's offline. Check your devices for updates. Stay vigilant about suspicious online activity.