US export controls on Anthropic models spark global AI sovereignty debate

U.S. government export controls have blocked foreign access to Anthropic's latest models, Fable 5 and Misos 5, reigniting discussions on technological sovereignty, sovereign AI, and open-source alternatives. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called it an example of the risks from overdependence on specific models, while India and the EU also voiced support for strengthening domestic capabilities. In contrast, some experts advise nations like South Korea to focus on securing guaranteed access rather than pursuing full AI sovereignty.