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Claude Identity Verification

·2026.04.17 18:32

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Some Claude features now require government ID and live selfie verification.

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Anthropic has begun requiring government-issued ID and live selfie verification to use some features of Claude.

The company explains this measure strengthens user verification to operate powerful AI tools more responsibly.

On the other hand, there are concerns that this change could lead toward institutionalizing AI usage tracking going forward.

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