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The Korean Telecom Giant at the Center of Anthropic’s Mythos Controversy

Wired AI Louise Matsakis, Maxwell Zeff June 17, 2026
The Korean Telecom Giant at the Center of Anthropic’s Mythos Controversy
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# Plain English Summary Anthropic, a major AI company, removed its advanced AI models from public access after the White House pressured it to block a Korean telecommunications company called SK Telecom from using them, citing concerns about that company's connections to China. This incident highlights how geopolitical tensions are now affecting which companies can access cutting-edge AI tools, even when they're not directly involved in technology development. The move suggests that AI access is becoming a strategic asset that governments want to control, similar to how they manage other sensitive technologies.

Days before Anthropic took its most advanced AI models offline, the White House ordered the company to revoke SK Telecom’s access to Claude Mythos over claims of alleged ties to China.

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