AI/ML Anthropic updates privacy policy to require government ID for some users June 22, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Based on information from TechCrunch, Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude, is updating its privacy policy to potentially require users to upload government-issued identification documents for age and identity verification. This change, set to take effect on July 8, is being introduced as part of an enhanced appeals process for flagged accounts. The updated policy states that in certain circumstances, users may be asked to provide a scan of a government-issued passport or driver's license, along with a selfie and a facial geometry template. Anthropic spokesperson Michael Aciman clarified that this applies only to a small subset of users whose accounts are flagged but not banned, and is intended to allow appeals rather than outright account suspension. The company states this is necessary for account administration, enforcing terms of service, and investigating fraud or security issues. This move comes amid ongoing scrutiny and disagreements with the Trump administration regarding access to AI tools and compliance with various state and international regulations. Anthropic is using Persona, an identity-checking provider, for these verification processes. Persona's data retention policies and its ties to Peter Thiel, an investor in both Persona and Anthropic, have previously drawn user criticism. Source: TechCrunch An In-Depth Guide to AI Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to use AI to better your security program. Learn More SC Staff Related AI/ML AI fuels faster, more convincing messaging scams, report finds SC Staff June 22, 2026 Nearly two-thirds of scam victims globally, or 64.5%, believe AI tools played a role in the fraud attempts. AI/ML Signal president warns about AI chatbot privacy risks SC Staff June 22, 2026 Per TechCrunch, Signal President Meredith Whittaker has voiced significant concerns regarding the privacy implications of widely used AI chatbots, emphasizing that these tools should not be perceived as sentient or trustworthy entities. AI/ML Agentjacking attack exploits AI coding tools with fake error reports SC Staff June 18, 2026 The Agentjacking attack bypasses the need for stolen credentials or direct network access. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds