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

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> Published: 2026-10-09 12:34:27+00:00

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