The White House is dictating access to frontier AI models, shifting power from tech giants, sources say

CNBC reports that the Trump administration is asserting control over which companies can access frontier AI models, a role previously held by firms like Anthropic and OpenAI. While a White House official told CNBC that company release decisions remain "entirely with the companies," the administration blocked Claude Mythos 5 and Fable 5 last month over national security concerns before reinstating access. A new program called Gold Eagle would require explicit government approval for partner access.