Anthropic blocked AI use linked to biological-weapons and missile-guidance efforts
Anthropic says it blocked efforts to use Claude in possible biological-weapons and pathogen development. The company also reported that a Yemen weapons cell tied to the Houthis used Claude for missile-guidance software.
The reported use of advanced AI in weapons development indicates a broader dual-use security risk beyond biological research safeguards.
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