Regarding the Fable 5 ban, I haven't seen anyone comment on how it will affect hiring dynamics.

The directive suspends access to Fable 5 for "foreign nationals," which includes H-1B workers (but not green card holders, thankfully).

If H-1B holders lose access to the best models, they could be seen as less employable for SWE roles, where access to these models can be a significant advantage.