In a significant move toward digital identity verification, Apple has enabled users to incorporate their US passports into the Apple Wallet as part of its Digital ID feature. This functionality, which has been gradually introduced for drivers’ licenses on a state-by-state basis, aims to facilitate seamless identification at TSA checkpoints among other uses.
Meanwhile, Anthropic has disabled its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for all users following new US government export controls. This action was prompted by the discovery of a jailbreak, rendering the models inaccessible to foreign nationals. The company had initially released Fable 5 with assurances of safety, making the jailbreak's implications particularly troubling.
There is speculation that Anthropic may consider using Apple’s Digital ID for identity verification, potentially allowing for a controlled return of the Fable 5 model. While the company has historically employed Apple’s age verification API, it remains unclear whether they will adopt the Digital ID feature for broader user verification purposes.