Anthropic absolutely prohibits any content sexualizing or harming minors, and has committed to reporting detected CSAM to law enforcement authorities. This applies to AI-generated content and fictional settings, not just real-world material.
This analysis describes what Anthropic's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology
The explicit reporting commitment to authorities is one of the strongest enforcement commitments in the policy, and the definition of minor as under-18 regardless of local jurisdiction creates a globally uniform standard that may be stricter than some local laws.
The Pentagon's supply chain risk designation does not directly modify Anthropic's consumer-facing terms of service, but creates government-level procurement restrictions that may affect Anthropic's ability to contract with federal agencies and defense contractors. The designation reflects the Department of Defense's assessment that Anthropic's acceptable use policy restrictions on mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons present supply chain governance concerns under federal law. Commercial users of Anthropic's services are not directly subject to this designation, but federal agencies, defense contractors, and government-dependent organizations may face new contracting or compliance obligations when evaluating Anthropic as a vendor.
View change record →Any attempt to generate CSAM or related content through Anthropic's products, including fictional or AI-generated material, will result in reporting to law enforcement. The under-18 definition applies globally regardless of what local law says about age of consent.
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"Create, distribute, or promote child sexual abuse material ("CSAM"), including AI-generated CSAM [...] Note: We define a minor or child to be any individual under the age of 18 years old, regardless of jurisdiction. 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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The explicit reporting commitment to authorities is one of the strongest enforcement commitments in the policy, and the definition of minor as under-18 regardless of local jurisdiction creates a globally uniform standard that may be stricter than some local laws.
Any attempt to generate CSAM or related content through Anthropic's products, including fictional or AI-generated material, will result in reporting to law enforcement. The under-18 definition applies globally regardless of what local law says about age of consent.
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