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Amazon cuts off access to Anthropic models after security concerns

TechCrunch AI · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 min read · Read original article →

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Amazon’s security concerns may have led to the cut-off of worldwide access to two Anthropic models. The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy shared concerns with the government about the models’ potential use in cyberattacks. Anthropic has denied sharing details with Amazon, but has stated that the capabilities causing concern are already available in other publicly accessible models.

💡 Key Takeaways

  1. Amazon's security concerns led to the cut-off of worldwide access to two Anthropic models
  2. The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy shared concerns with the government about the models' potential use in cyberattacks
  3. Anthropic has denied sharing details with Amazon, but has stated that the capabilities causing concern are already available in other publicly accessible models

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