The Jacob Helberg interview

US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said in an exclusive interview that the United States can maintain its lead in artificial intelligence by implementing brief curbs on foreign access to Anthropic's Fable and Mythos models to protect infrastructure. Helberg also outlined a whole-of-supply-chain strategy to break China's grip on rare earths and AI technology, and committed to the Philippines that the Pax Silica Initiative will not erode Manila's jurisdiction.

Advertisement Advertisement Exclusive: The Jacob Helberg interview In this exclusive interview, US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg discusses the AI battle between Washington and Beijing, talks American efforts to end dependence on China’s rare earths, and gives a commitment to the Philippines on the Pax Silica Initiative. Updated: 28 Jul, 2026 Advertisement 1 Exclusive | Anthropic, China and why Pax Silica architect thinks the US can keep AI lead Brief curbs on foreign access to Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos models designed to keep infrastructure safe, Jacob Helberg says. 16 Jul, 2026 Advertisement Advertisement 2 Exclusive | Can the US and its allies break China’s grip on rare earths and AI technology? In an exclusive interview, senior US official says a whole-of-supply-chain strategy is needed to cut dependence on China. 22 Jul, 2026 3 Exclusive | Philippines, sovereignty, Pax Silica Industrial Hub – how US’ Helberg sees it Senior US official tackles suggestions that Manila’s jurisdiction could be eroded by a joint supply chain project. 28 Jul, 2026 Select Voice Select Speed 1.00x