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Anthropic removes hidden code that flagged Chinese users in Claude Code
2 sourcesFirst reported 21 days agoUpdated 20 days ago
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- Anthropic has decided to remove a hidden monitoring feature from its programming tool, Claude Code.
- This feature was designed to flag Chinese users and has generated significant backlash on social media.
- The move follows reports of covert steganography used to identify potential competitors from China.
- The company has acknowledged the need to disable this functionality in light of public response.
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