JPMorgan Restricts Access to Anthropic’s Claude AI Model in Hong Kong
JPMorgan has restricted access to Anthropic’s Claude AI model due to language in Anthropic’s licensing agreement governing its use. This decision follows a similar restriction imposed by Goldman Sachs earlier this year.
Background
The Financial Times reported that JPMorgan employees in Hong Kong can no longer use Anthropic’s Claude models. Three people familiar with the matter stated that the restriction stems from Anthropic’s licensing terms.
Industry Implications
Western AI companies have restricted access to their most advanced models in mainland China. OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude are unavailable in China due to internet controls and company policies.
Regulatory Environment
Anthropic’s approach to geographic restrictions comes as U.S. AI companies face scrutiny over how advanced models are used outside the United States. Industry observers and policymakers have expressed concerns that foreign users could employ frontier systems to accelerate domestic AI development.
JPMorgan’s Decision
JPMorgan suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models due to a U.S. government export-control directive.