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Voluntary Pause Development Authority Reserved

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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

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Anthropic's authority to pause development is not constrained to RSP-mandated triggers, meaning voluntary action is available under a broader set of self-assessed circumstances.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Anthropic may pause AI development in any circumstances it deems appropriate, independently of whether the RSP requires it.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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we remain free to take measures such as pausing the development of our AI systems in any circumstances in which we deem them appropriate

— Excerpt from Anthropic's Anthropic Responsible Scaling Policy

Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Anthropic Responsible Scaling Policy
Entity
Anthropic
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 12, 2026
Last verified
July 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-073914
Document ID
CA-D-00823
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
9ad6c66902eb2b771ccc40a9d0e1c2d4664c197372e6833be51b902e16754d55
Analysis generated
July 12, 2026 14:38 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Anthropic
Document: Anthropic Responsible Scaling Policy
Record ID: CA-P-073914
Captured: 2026-07-12 14:38:45 UTC
SHA-256: 9ad6c66902eb2b77…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/anthropic/anthropic-responsible-scaling-policy/provision/CA-P-073914/voluntary-pause-development-authority-reserved/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anthropic's Voluntary Pause Development Authority Reserved clause do?

Anthropic's authority to pause development is not constrained to RSP-mandated triggers, meaning voluntary action is available under a broader set of self-assessed circumstances.

How does this clause affect you?

Anthropic may pause AI development in any circumstances it deems appropriate, independently of whether the RSP requires it.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 264 platforms. See the full comparison.

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