Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has been accused of using fake online profiles to target individuals during a hacking-related operation before allegedly attempting to conceal evidence of the activity.
The allegations, which have sparked widespread debate within the technology industry, claim that fabricated identities were deployed to interact with specific individuals as part of the operation.
According to the claims, the fake profiles were allegedly used to gather information or establish contact with targeted users before evidence linked to the operation was removed or hidden.
The accusations have raised fresh concerns about the ethical use of artificial intelligence, online identity manipulation and corporate accountability in the rapidly evolving AI sector.
If substantiated, the allegations could intensify scrutiny of AI companies over how advanced technologies are deployed, particularly in relation to cybersecurity, privacy and digital trust.
Anthropic has not publicly confirmed the allegations, and the claims remain subject to further investigation.
