Anthropic's pre-IPO shares fall as US government shuts down its most powerful AI model

Anthropic's AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, were shut down following a US government directive citing national security concerns regarding potential jailbreaks. The company is disputing the order, arguing that the vulnerabilities identified are minor and common across the industry.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the growing tension between AI developers and government regulators regarding safety standards and the potential for state-mandated model shutdowns.
The Anthropic perpetual on Hyperliquid, a cash-settled contract that tracks where traders expect the company s equity to price, dropped 3.7% on Saturday to about $1,627, data shows .
The report objectively covers the company's perspective and the government's directive without favoring either side.
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