Anthropic tests user trust with ID and selfie checks for Claude (opens in new tab)

Anthropic announced identity verification for Claude using government ID and selfie checks, becoming the first major AI chatbot to do so, a move that may prove unpopular with users. Having built its reputation around privacy in the AI race, Anthropic risks undermining its positioning, as competitors such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini do not require such verification. Earlier this year, Discord expanded age verification to include facial scans and ID checks, though it later … More → ...