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Anthropic consolidated rules on fake-account networks and fabricated news sites into a new section titled Do Not Engage in Deceptive Campaigns or Artificial Activity, which applies to deceptive activity of any kind, political or commercial.

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We've consolidated those rules into a new section titled Do Not Engage in Deceptive Campaigns or Artificial Activity, which applies to deceptive activity of any kind (whether political or commercial).

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2026 Usage Policy update
Anthropic · 2026-10-08

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Anthropic's updated Usage Policy will take effect on 12 November 9 Oct 2026

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“Anthropic consolidated rules on fake-account networks and fabricated news sites into a new section titled Do Not Engage in Deceptive Campaigns or Artificial Activity, which applies to deceptive activity of any kind, political or commercial.” ai notis, checked 9 Oct 2026. Source: 2026 Usage Policy update (Anthropic). https://ainotis.com/c/866

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ai notis. (2026, October 9). Anthropic consolidated rules on fake-account networks and fabricated news sites into a new section titled Do Not Engage in Deceptive Campaigns or Artificial Activity, which applies to deceptive activity of any kind, political or commercial [Checked claim 866]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/866

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