Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, said it has blocked attempts by bad actors to misuse its AI systems. The blocked activities included cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could have supported the development of biological weapons. The company announced this action on Thursday.

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  1. Sep 10Only center coverage:Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
  2. Sep 10Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons
  3. Sep 11Anthropic says it has blocked use of AI for malicious activity

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Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· PBS NewsHour, Philadelphia Inquirer, +1 more
PBS NewsHourLean Left· 18d ago

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

CheddarLean Left· 18d ago

Anthropic Says it Blocked A.I. Bioweapons Research

Ran by 2 outlets· Hawaiitribune Herald, The Boston Globe
Hawaiitribune HeraldLean Left· 18d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible efforts to build biological weapons

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 18d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible efforts to build biological weapons

SalonLeft· 18d ago

Anthropic says it blocked use of bad actors developing bioweapons

HuffPostLeft· 19d ago

Anthropic Says It Thwarted Potential Plots To Use Its AI For Biological Weapons

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The ColumbianCenter· 17d ago

Anthropic says it has blocked use of AI for malicious activity

Ran by 13 outlets· ABC 11 Raleigh, WFMZ Allentown, +11 more
ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 18d ago

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 18d ago

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

WHDH BostonLean Left· 18d ago

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Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 18d ago

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· 18d ago

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KOB 4Center· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

NBC New YorkLean Left· 19d ago

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NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 19d ago

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NBC BostonCenter· 19d ago

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NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 19d ago

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

Ran by 8 outlets· KESQ Palm Springs, KRDO, +6 more
KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 18d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

KRDOCenter· 18d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

KTVZ BendCenter· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

KVIA El PasoCenter· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

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Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

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Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

KRDOCenter· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

KION Central CoastCenter· 19d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible attempts to use AI to develop bioweapons

BBC NewsCenter· 18d ago

Anthropic blocks 'malicious use' of AI that could develop biological weapons

Financial TimesCenter· 18d ago

Anthropic stops attempts to use models for potential biological weapons

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Ran by 2 outlets· Charisma Magazine Online, CBN

AI Company Reports Attempts to Create Bioweapons and Malicious Cyberattacks

CBNRight· 18d ago

AI Company Reports Attempts to Create Bioweapons and Malicious Cyberattacks

Breitbart NewsRight· 18d ago

Anthropic Says It Disrupted Foreign Adversaries Using Its AI for Bioweapon Research, Guided Missile Targeting

Just the NewsLean Right· 18d ago

Anthropic reveals AI used to test missiles, conduct dangerous biological research in threat report

TribliveLean Right· 18d ago· ran in 12 outlets

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

FOX BusinessLean Right· 18d ago

Anthropic says it blocked possible efforts to use AI for biological weapons development, Iran-linked cases

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 18d ago

Anthropic warns of bids to use AI to build biological weapons

The GuardianLean Left· 18d ago

Anthropic details bad actors’ efforts to misuse its AI for bioweapons

EngadgetLean Left· 19d ago

Anthropic caught scientists using Claude to further biological weapon research

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