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Models·1d ago·all news from October 8, 2026

Being mean to Claude can now get your account suspended under Anthropic's new TOS

Anthropic has updated its usage policy to prohibit the use of Claude for sustained, cruel, or abusive behavior. The company also expanded its list of restricted high-risk activities to include election interference, weapons development, and unauthorized surveillance. These changes represent the firm's first major policy update in over a year, formalizing rules for how users interact with its AI models.

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