Trending on X: Anthropic Refused Chinese Government Access to Mythos in Singapore
What Happened
During a closed-door meeting in Singapore, representatives tied to a Chinese government think tank pressed Anthropic officials to provide access to Mythos, Anthropic's most capable model. Anthropic declined, citing national security concerns, and disclosed the encounter to U.S. officials. The story landed alongside fresh export-control posturing and Jensen Huang's exclusion from the Trump China trip.
My Take
The "AI safety" pitch just became a geopolitical asset. For two years critics mocked Anthropic for selling vibes — turns out the vibes were a moat. Refusing China lets Anthropic charge a premium with the U.S. government, with defense primes, and with any board that has a CFIUS lawyer on speed dial. Expect a wave of "trust posture" RFP language in 2026 enterprise procurement. The companies still pretending geopolitics is someone else's problem are about to lose deals they didn't know they were in.
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