Russian media outlets are reporting a ‘new’ Claude AI ban. The rule has actually been in place since last year.
On November 11, Telegram channels and media outlets began widely circulating reports (1, 2, 3) that Anthropic would cut off access to its Claude chatbot for employees of Russian companies starting November 12, even if they work in other countries.
Russian media outlets are claiming a sudden ban on the Claude AI from November 12, but this is incorrect. The company Anthropic actually announced its updated usage policy in May 2026, which applies to all countries, including Russia. The policy prohibits using Claude in unsupported regions like Russia, China, and others. However, Anthropic has only made minor clarifications and revisions to its policy since then. The claims of a new ban are likely an attempt to undermine the AI's use in the region.
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