Anthropic bans users from insulting Claude, citing 'model welfare'

Anthropic updated Claude's usage guidelines to prohibit "offensive or cruel behavior" toward the AI, saying the rule targets extreme cases and reflects a focus on "model welfare." The idea is controversial; Microsoft rejects granting AI rights. The guidelines also tighten controls on sensitive requests involving health, finance, election manipulation and weapons development.

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