Claude is only available to people over 18 years
What happened
Anthropic has announced that its Claude AI model can now only be accessed by users who are at least 18 years old. The company added an age‑verification step to its sign‑up flow to comply with legal and safety guidelines, aiming to protect minors from potentially harmful content. This change means anyone under 18 will be blocked from creating an account or using Claude.
Why it matters
The move signals a growing industry trend toward age‑based access controls, prompting other AI providers to consider similar safeguards. It may also limit the reach of Claude among younger audiences while helping Anthropic meet regulatory expectations.
Is this a big deal?
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