Passport is required for Anthropic signup

⚠️ AI tools are getting powerful… but access to them may soon feel more like airport security. Starting July 8, Anthropic will reportedly begin selectively asking some Claude users to verify their age and identity using a government-issued passport and a selfie. The stated reason is safety, security, and compliance with evolving regulations. But this raises a bigger question: Where do we draw the line between responsible AI governance and friction that changes how people access AI? For now, Anthropic says this will apply selectively to Free, Pro, and Max users. Business plans and API users are not expected to be affected. Still, we have seen this pattern before. “Optional” or “selective” verification can slowly become the new normal. AI companies are clearly entering a new phase: not just model capability, but identity, trust, safety, access, and regulation. The real question is: Will users accept identity checks as the cost of safer AI? Or will this push people toward platforms that feel more open and less restrictive? Curious to hear what others think. Is this responsible AI safety — or too much control? #AI #Claude #Anthropic #ArtificialIntelligence #AISafety #Privacy #TechPolicy #FutureOfAI