Experts urge feds to lift AI model export restrictions

Over 120 cybersecurity and tech professionals have signed an open letter to the federal government. They are requesting the removal of export control directives on Anthropic's Fable and Mythos large language models. The signatories also advocate for a new, standardized process to assess artificial intelligence (AI) risks. This call to action highlights growing concerns within the tech community about the potential stifling of innovation due to current regulations. The letter specifically targets Commerce Secretary Howard W. Lutnick, urging a reconsideration of the existing policies.