Anthropic disrupts bioweapons research efforts, Russian hacking, Chinese Claude misuse

Claude AI used for weapons, cyber ops, surveillance, fraud in China and beyond: Anthropic

Anthropic said actors used its Claude AI models for weapons development, cyber operations, surveillance and scams, including missile software and attacks targeting about 50 organisations.

FACTBOX: How Anthropic says Claude was used for weapons, spying and cyber operations

Anthropic said in a threat intelligence report on Thursday that several actors had used its Claude AI models for activities ranging from weapons development and cyber operations to surveillance and fraud.

Anthropic Blocks Users After Claude Is Linked to Potential Bioweapons Research

Anthropic report also detailed several Iran-linked cases in which Claude was used to support influence campaigns, surveillance efforts and research on U.S. naval activity.

“Chilling” warning or overreaction? AI bioweapons report divides experts

Anthropic describes five cases where scientists in unnamed countries tried to use its Claude software for potentially nefarious work on viruses or toxins

AI company says it blocked misuse of its technology that could have supported biological weapons

The company said it has added stronger safeguards in its latest models to restrict biological research that could also be used to make weapons.

Anthropic Says It Stopped Foreign ‘Bad Actors’ from Using Claude AI for Chemical Weapons Research * The Gateway Pundit * by Jack Davis, The Western Journal

A new report from Anthropic said its artificial intelligence systems are repeatedly facing attempts from “bad actors” who want to use its systems for everything from fraud to making bioweapons.