Weapons, spyware and scams: Anthropic report reveals global AI misuse

AFP11 Sep, 2026 09:33 PM3 mins to readAnthropic has released a report showing how its Claude AI ha been misused in everything from weapons systems to fake dating apps. Photo / Getty ImagesAnthropic has released a 154-page report describing how bad actors used its Claude AI system for state-sponsored surveillance, propaganda operations and more.The report highlighted worldwide misuse, which has added to mounting worries over risks posed by rapidly advancing artificial intelligence.

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