Criminals, state-sponsored groups, spyware vendors, scientists and propagandists have attempted to use Anthropic’s powerful artificial intelligence models to design missiles and bombs, create deadly pathogens and surveil dissidents, according to a threat intelligence report published by the company.“The cases we share here aren’t typical misuse, but rather examples of the most notable and novel threat activity we’ve identified to date,” Anthropic wrote in its 154-page report. “We’re publishing this work because we believe we have a responsibility to disclose malicious misuse of our services.”In particular, the company detailed five case studies of scientists using its AI models in biological research. In these examples, Anthropic said the researchers circumvented its safeguards meant to prevent users from “unsupported regions”, as well as worked to hide the purpose of their work.“Biological misuse is one of the most serious risks of frontier AI models,” Anthropic wrote. “Without the correct safeguards, such capabilities could have catastrophic consequences.”Anthropic said it banned these accounts. The company did not reveal the names of the research institutions or the countries where the misuse took place, saying it was uncertain of the researchers’ intent.Anthropic has detailed the use of its Claude AI model in Yemen, China and Russia to develop software for conventional weapons, including firearms, missiles, armed drones, bombs and other munitions. Photograph: Jason Henry/The New York Times