Anthropic reports state-run surveillance ops using Claude AI in Mali, China, Iran

Anthropic's threat report reveals that government-linked actors in Mali, China, and Iran are using Claude to streamline surveillance operations, lowering barriers for spying on dissidents and activists. The report highlights a single consultant in Mali building a collection system for national security authorities. This marks a notable instance of AI being directly repurposed for state surveillance, raising concerns about dual-use technology proliferation.