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America's AI Export Ban Is Building Its Own Competition Anthropic imposed an export ban on its latest model, citing national security concerns. Within weeks, Asian AI startups launched Mythos-like models as Anthropic's export ban drags on, promising comparable capabilities without the regulatory friction. This isn't a headline about market dynamics. It's a live lesson in how well-intentioned policy can accidentally fund your competitors' R&D. The irony is sharp: U.S. regulators and industry leaders implemented export controls to maintain American technological advantage. Instead, they've created a void that foreign startups are racing to fill—with fewer guardrails, faster iteration cycles, and an…