Reports based on job postings and interviews with sources indicate that Anthropic, an AI developer, is establishing an extensive framework to monitor activists opposing the rapid advancement of AI.
Anthropic Building Surveillance System for Activists, Moving Toward Predictive Security
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According to a report by Prospect, the company is not only monitoring activists around its executives and protest activities near its facilities but is also implementing a "pre-crime" approach to predict and respond to incidents before they occur. Utilizing data from Samdesk, a risk detection firm the company contracts, Anthropic reportedly obtains information such as changes to protest schedules in advance to adjust the travel routes of its executives.
Furthermore, Anthropic has been reporting threat information to police authorities; there have been reported instances where the company notified police based on user statements on its platform. On the other hand, the company has stated that there were cases where it refused to provide evidence of the statements to the police, citing internal policies.
Anthropic is currently seeking to strengthen its security posture by recruiting specialists to investigate and evaluate global threats, including geopolitical instability, terrorism, and activist activities.
Sources
- Anthropic Is Building a Predictive Surveillance System to Monitor Activists （Hacker News Frontpage, 2026-09-09）