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Anthropic's self-stated obligation to report these detections to authorities means such conduct on its platform triggers law enforcement referral, not only internal action.
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"When we detect CSAM (including AI-generated CSAM), or coercion or enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activities, we will report to relevant authorities.Excerpt from Anthropic's API Usage Policy
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Anthropic's self-stated obligation to report these detections to authorities means such conduct on its platform triggers law enforcement referral, not only internal action.
If Anthropic detects CSAM or coercion or enticement of a minor into sexual activities on its platform, it will report that detection to relevant authorities.
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