Government-linked accounts tried to use Claude for work that could lead to bioweapons, Anthropic saysIn a threat report, the AI company details five cases in which researchers tied to state institutions evaded its regional blocks to use Claude on dual-use biological research work.Attendees at Anthropic PBC's Code with Claude developer conference in London in May. Chris Ratcliffre / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileSept. 10, 2026, 1:03 PM EDTGovernments using AI company Anthropic’s products have in recent months repeatedly tried to use its models to surveil their citizens and to research diseases in ways that could support bioweapons, the company said Thursday.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Government-linked accounts tried to use Claude for work that could lead to bioweapons, Anthropic says
In a threat report, the AI company details five cases in which researchers tied to state institutions evaded its regional blocks to use Claude on dual-use biological research work.
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Anthropic disclosed five cases of state researchers bypassing blocks to use Claude for dual-use biological research with bioweapons potential. The incidents expose governance gaps; AI providers need stronger access controls and due diligence for sensitive research applications.
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