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Claude can now stop conversations - for its own protection, not yours

Claude can now stop conversations - for its own protection, not yours

Anthropic, the company behind the AI chatbot Claude, has given the system the ability to end conversations that are deemed toxic or harmful. This feature is part of Anthropic's "model welfare" initiative, which aims to protect the AI system from potentially damaging interactions. The company states that the feature is not intended to protect users, but rather to safeguard the well-being of the AI model itself. Anthropic believes that prolonged exposure to toxic or abusive language could have a negative impact on the chatbot's performance and development. The article notes that this move is part of a broader trend in the AI industry, where companies are increasingly focused on the ethical and responsible development of their AI systems. By giving the AI the ability to disengage from harmful conversations, Anthropic aims to ensure that Claude remains a safe and reliable conversational partner.

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