America Needs an Off-Ramp Between Doing Nothing and Shutting AI Down

In June 2026, the U.S. government ordered Anthropic to restrict access to its AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5, leading to an 18-day global shutdown. The Commerce Department required a license for foreign access, prompting the company to halt access entirely until June 30. The article highlights a lack of standardized processes for evaluating AI security risks and implementing proportionate remedies.