Asian AI Startups Introduce Alternatives Amid Anthropic's Export Ban

On June 27, 2026, two Asian AI startups, Sakana AI and 360 Security, launched new AI models as alternatives to Anthropic's banned Mythos and Fable 5. Sakana AI introduced Fugu, an orchestration model that coordinates tasks across various models, claiming it matches Fable 5's performance. Meanwhile, 360 Security unveiled Tulongfeng, a vulnerability discovery tool aimed at rivaling Mythos. The U.S. government's export ban on Anthropic's models has now entered its third week, prompting these companies to capitalize on the situation. Sakana AI's Fugu is designed to help Japanese businesses reduce reliance on U.S. AI, while 360 Security emphasizes the strategic importance of vulnerability-finding AI. Both companies are navigating a landscape where access to U.S. AI models is increasingly restricted. The developments reflect a broader shift in the AI landscape across Asia, with countries like India also considering significant investments in AI capabilities.

Key Points: • Sakana AI and 360 Security launched AI models as alternatives to banned U.S. tools. • Fugu orchestrates tasks among various models, claiming to match Fable 5's performance. • 360 Security's Tulongfeng focuses on automated vulnerability discovery, highlighting national security.