Anthropic updates usage policy to ban model abuse and election interference
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-10-09
Anthropic's updated usage policy explicitly prohibits users from repeatedly abusing Claude in extreme cases, while ordinary frustration and criticism remain allowed. The new rules also address election interference, deceptive campaigns, weapons software, and surveillance.
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