Anthropic says Claude used for cyberattacks and surveillance
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Anthropic reveals that its Claude AI was misused in cyber‑attacks and surveillance, with a Russian‑speaking operator targeting over 20 organizations and a Mali‑based consultant employing Claude to construct a mass‑surveillance platform; the disclosures highlight AI‑driven threat vectors, prompting regulators and firms to tighten AI governance as market confidence in responsible AI deployment hangs in the balance.
A Russian-speaking operator targeted more than 20 organizations, while a Mali consultant used Claude to build a mass-surveillance platform.