The 2026 Usage Policy update
New rules on abusive behavior toward models, deceptive campaigns and elections.
Anthropic published a new Usage Policy. BBC News reports it adds a prohibition on "sustained and needless" abusive or cruel behavior toward its models, with Claude's ability to end conversations as the main enforcement tool. Anthropic says it will not apply to ordinary frustration, dark creative themes or model testing. The policy also forbids deceptive campaigns and using Claude to deceive voters.