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Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems

Anthropic has updated its usage policy to prohibit users from engaging in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour toward its AI systems, according to BBC Technology. The change bars users from being "cruel" to the company's AI models, marking a provider-level shift in what behaviour is permitted when interacting with the technology.

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Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
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Home/NewsAnthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systemsOctober 9, 2026Source: BBC TechnologyShare:The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.Share this article:Get AI news in your inboxDaily digest of what matters in AI.Subscribe

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