US Export Controls on AI Models: Historical Effectiveness Questioned (techcrunch.com)

• White House ordered Anthropic to restrict exports of its AI models.
• Historical examples: PGP and Wassenaar showed limited effectiveness.
• Spyware makers relocated to countries with lax controls.

"The White House ordered export restrictions on Anthropic's AI models Fable and Mythos. The article compares this to past failed attempts to control cryptography and spyware. Historically, export controls often led to relocation of activities to countries with lax rules. The effectiveness of the ban is uncertain."