I was using Anthropic's Fable when it disappeared mid-project. It taught me a lesson about AI and business.
A UK founder was mid project with Anthropic's Fable 5 model when a US government order halted foreign access. Luckily, he had a backup plan.
Business owner Sean McDonnell said he tries to remain prepared for unforeseen circumstances with using AI.dikushin/Getty Images;UK-based business owner Sean McDonnell relies on AI for his web design business and SaaS website.The White House ordered Anthropic to cut foreign access to Fable 5 while McDonell was mid-task.
McDonnell emphasizes importance of backup plans due to AI tool disruptions like the Fable incident.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sean McDonnell, 43, who lives in England. McDonnell is the founder of the web design company Kaizen and the SaaS website Consigns.
The following has been edited for length and clarity.Developing my website would not have been possible without AI.I started my web design business earlier this year, which also led me to create a website that provides software to help companies track their waste.
I run both of these ventures with my partner, and we enlist contractors for some operations and software development.We're a small team, and AI tools are a big help. Last week, I saw a few posts online showing the amazing things that Anthropic's new Fable model can do.
I was keen to try this new technology, but didn't get much of a chance to use it. A few hours in, I was mid-task when the US government forced Anthropic to cut off foreign access to Fable with little to no notice. Business Insider wants to talk to founders of AI-powered companies with fewer than 10 workers, and employees working alongside AI agents, to understand what the "Tiny Teams" era really feels like — the wins, the fears, and the human skills that stand out.
Share your story by filling out this quick form. The rug got pulled from under me pretty quickly, but because I was well-prepared, it didn't have a hugely disruptive impact on my business. It's a reminder that you can't rely too heavily on AI as a founder, and you should always have a backup plan in case of unforeseen circumstances.
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