The AI chatbot company Anthropic has updated its privacy policy for its AI chatbot Claude, introducing a new measure that may require users to verify their age or identity.
Starting July 8th, the company may, in certain situations, request users to upload a copy of a government-issued ID card, passport, or driving license for verification. This process will be handled by the US-based service Persona.
According to Anthropic, these identity checks will be used to manage user accounts, prevent fraud, investigate misuse and security incidents, and ensure compliance with their terms of service. The company also plans to store the results of the verification, allowing for the checking of user age.
The measure is expected to affect only a small proportion of users, but it has raised concerns among some Claude users, who are rightfully uneasy about the change. This move follows a similar policy recently introduced by another platform, which sparked significant backlash from its users.
A number of high-profile incidents have led to the implementation of age verification measures by various platforms. This move is likely to be closely watched as it continues to shape the development of the AI industry.
