Anthropic's Claude update blocks recreating existing games
Anthropic staff member Addy Osmani confirmed the new rule, saying IP infringement violates the company's usage policy.
An update to Anthropic's Claude AI software appears to block it from creating clones or copies of existing games, according to Eurogamer. The change was made around 27 October, the outlet reports.
A screenshot shared on X by user Chasm shows a new rule instructing Claude to build original games but not to recreate a specific existing game, even if it is renamed.
Anthropic technical staff member Addy Osmani confirmed the legitimacy of the rule change. Osmani said the rule exists because using Claude to infringe intellectual property is against Anthropic's usage policy.
Users on GitHub reported being blocked from creating digital modules for board games, as well as from recreating a commercially produced board game for personal use.
Eurogamer has contacted Anthropic for comment on the rule change.
Background
AI copies of games have drawn increasing anger from game communities, with developers pulling public-facing demos over fears their work could be stolen. AI-assisted copies of major games have also appeared, including a version of Mario Kart 8 playable in an internet browser, which was taken down within days, reportedly after a legal notice from Nintendo.
Quick answers
What does Claude's new rule block?
It instructs Claude not to recreate a specific existing game, even if that game is renamed.
Who confirmed the change?
Anthropic technical staff member Addy Osmani confirmed the rule change's legitimacy.