JPMorgan Chase has restricted access to Anthropic’s AI models for employees in Hong Kong, according to the Financial Times. The bank removes Anthropic’s Claude from the list of approved large language models available to staff in the territory, effectively cutting off internal use there. The move is described as part of a broader pattern of tighter controls on AI tools outside the United States, amid heightened US-China technology tensions and increased scrutiny of cross-border use of advanced AI systems.
Several reports frame the decision as following an earlier action by Goldman Sachs, which also blocked access to Anthropic models for some employees. They cite concerns related to usage terms and potential national security risks, with some accounts linking the restrictions to US government directives affecting Anthropic’s ability to export or provide certain models. The reported step underscores how financial firms adjust internal technology access in response to evolving regulatory and security requirements, particularly in major financial hubs outside the US. The reports do not provide details on whether JPMorgan is allowing any alternative AI models in Hong Kong or how long the restriction will last.
