World leaders expressed concerns that the U.S. could cut off access to top American AI models at any time, potentially harming economies and damaging AI firms. This comes after the Trump administration blocked Anthropic from exporting its models on national security grounds. The episode highlights the risk that companies and democratic nations dependent on U.S. AI infrastructure face, with potential consequences for digital sovereignty and economic security. Why it matters: The US’s restrictive approach to AI access raises questions about the long-term resilience of global trade and economic stability.