Anthropic updates Claude to block recreations of specific video games
Anthropic has updated its AI model Claude to prevent users from recreating existing video games while allowing original designs.
New code restricts game cloning
Anthropic added new instructions to stop the tool from building copies of specific titles. The company confirmed these changes via social media posts from technical staff member Addy Osmani. Users can still use the system for original games or projects based on their own assets.
Company cites intellectual property rules
Osmani stated that recreating another person's game violates Anthropic usage policy regarding intellectual property infringement. The update aims to steer the model away from infringing on specific existing games even if renamed. Anthropic plans to continue adjusting its approach to balance safety with user needs.
Context of recent AI decompilation
The policy shift follows a surge in fan projects that use AI to decompile major titles like Halo and Grand Theft Auto V. These browser-based versions have become available recently as developers utilize artificial intelligence for code recreation. Anthropic previously settled a class action lawsuit involving authors who accused the firm of using their work.
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