Chinese and Japanese companies have unveiled new AI tools, Tulongfeng and Fugu, that rival US-based Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable 5 models. These launches come as the US government’s ban on Anthropic’s models continues, restricting global access. The new models are designed to provide similar capabilities without the risk of export controls, with Fugu also offering orchestration features to coordinate agent usage among multiple models. Why it matters: the emergence of these Asian AI models marks a significant shift in the global AI landscape, as companies seek to reduce their dependence on US-based technologies and develop more collaborative approaches to AI development.