Anthropic updates its usage policy: requirements for high-risk uses, autonomous robots and deceptive campaigns from 12 November
The new version of the Usage Policy takes effect on 12 November 2026 and spells out requirements for high-risk uses, autonomous hardware control, surveillance and unsupported regions.
If you integrate Claude into processes that affect customers or employees, such as credit, recruitment or health, check before 12 November that you have a human reviewer with real authority and that you inform the person affected about the use of AI. The requirement is not new, but the list of covered cases is now explicit. Document that control: it will also serve you under the GDPR and the AI Act.