Operators must disclose to affected individuals that AI was involved in producing any High-risk AI Recommendation delivered to them or used to make a decision about them, though they are not required to identify the specific AI system or provider.
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This provision establishes a mandatory disclosure obligation at the point of AI-assisted decision delivery in high-risk domains, creating an operational requirement for operators to implement consumer-facing disclosure mechanisms in workflows involving legal, medical, financial, employment, housing, and related decisions.
The updated policy clarifies that Anthropic's acceptable use rules apply to all users of its products and services, including API developers, cloud customers, and app users. The policy now explicitly prohibits weapons development and related activities, and introduces a Cyber Verification Program allowing researchers to apply for adjusted safeguards for authorized dual-use work. Enforcement procedures now include warnings and throttling in addition to suspension or termination. You can apply for the Cyber Verification Program or Life Sciences Verification Program if your work involves authorized dual-use or high-risk use cases covered by real-time safeguards.
View change record →⚠ The terms will apply as written, and operators who fail to provide required AI disclosure in high-risk decision contexts may be found in violation of the AUP, subject to enforcement action by Anthropic's Safeguards Team.
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Compare across platforms →"An individual who receives advice or who is the subject of a decision based on a High-risk AI Recommendation must be clearly told that AI was used to produce it. Users do not need to identify Anthropic, Claude, or the model used.Excerpt from Anthropic's API Usage Policy
1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision engages EU AI Act transparency obligations for high-risk AI systems, GDPR Article 13 and 14 information requirements, and emerging US state-level AI disclosure statutes (including Colorado's AI Act for insurance …
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This provision establishes a mandatory disclosure obligation at the point of AI-assisted decision delivery in high-risk domains, creating an operational requirement for operators to implement consumer-facing disclosure mechanisms in workflows involving legal, medical, financial, employment, housing, and related decisions.
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