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2026 Usage Policy update

AnnouncementPolicyOct 8, 2026

Anthropic has published an updated Usage Policy that takes effect on November 12. The revision consolidates rules on deceptive campaigns into a new section, refocuses election rules under "Do Not Undermine Democratic Processes," and removes the blanket ban on personalized vote and campaign targeting. It also clarifies weapons, surveillance, and high-risk use case requirements, adds controls for autonomous physical actions, and prohibits sustained abusive behavior toward Claude.

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