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Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development

Anthropic said it blocked scientists who used its Claude AI models "in ways that could support biological weapons development."

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In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.

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Anthropic says scientists used AI for possible biological weapons development

Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological WeaponsNYTimes – US
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Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons

In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.

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