Anthropic Restricts Chinese Firms from AI Access Over Security Risks

San Francisco-based Anthropic has barred Chinese-owned companies and their subsidiaries from using its Claude AI platform, citing national security concerns. The $183 billion AI firm is implementing stricter measures than required by U.S. export controls, targeting potential military applications of its technology.

Foreign subsidiaries with majority Chinese ownership are explicitly included in the ban, closing loopholes that might allow indirect access. This MOVE reflects growing tensions between the U.S. and China over advanced technology, particularly in artificial intelligence development.

Anthropic's decision highlights how private AI companies are increasingly shaping geopolitical landscapes. The firm cited concerns about authoritarian regimes potentially coercing subsidiaries to share sensitive information, which could be adapted for weapons systems.