Anthropic Restores Claude Fable 5 After Export Ban

Anthropic restored access to its Claude Fable 5 AI model on June 23, 2026, following a six-day government-mandated shutdown ^[1]. The model was previously taken offline to comply with US export restrictions designed to limit foreign access to advanced artificial intelligence ^[1][2].

The updated version of the model now includes nationality-based access controls and enhanced compliance screening ^[1][3]. These measures are intended to meet specific national security requirements following federal concerns regarding the distribution of powerful AI tools ^[1].

## New Compliance Measures for AI Access

Security officials highlighted that unrestricted access to Claude Fable 5 could pose risks if used by adversarial nations ^[1][2]. While services have resumed, the new screening protocols represent a major shift in how AI companies manage international users ^[3]. Details regarding specific nationality restrictions were not fully disclosed in available reports.