Anthropic shutdown sparks sovereignty debate across Europe

The European Commission is evaluating the global shutdown of Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models following a United States government mandate. This development has triggered a debate among European researchers regarding whether the region should prioritize developing independent artificial intelligence infrastructure or focus on securing reliable access to foreign technology through formal contracts. The situation highlights growing concerns over European digital sovereignty and the risks of relying on external providers for critical foundational tools.