Anthropic gives 10,000 scientists free Claude access, but critics want durable public research access
VraserX · x · 2026-09-08
Anthropic is offering free or subsidized Claude access to 10,000 scientists. The author welcomes the move but argues that if frontier AI becomes essential scientific equipment, access shouldn't depend on a company's momentary generosity — public research needs durable, guaranteed access, not just a promotional year.
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