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Anthropic says Claude may want to see your ID

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Anthropic has updated Claude's privacy policy to indicate that the AI may ask users to verify their age and identity in certain circumstances—potentially using a passport or driver's license. The policy change suggests the company may be preparing to enforce age restrictions on specific features or content. According to TechCrunch, this update comes as AI companies face mounting pressure around user safety and age-appropriate interactions.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/22/anthropic-says-claude-m...

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