Anthropic has begun requiring select Claude AI users to verify identity using a government-issued ID and live selfie, marking a first among major AI chatbots. The move aims to prevent abuse and meet legal obligations. Verification is handled by a third party and applies only to specific use cases, not all users.
In a move that marks a first for major consumer AI chatbots, Anthropic has begun requiring some users of its Claude AI to verify their identity with a government-issued photo ID and a live selfie, adopting a KYC-style process similar to those used by banks and financial services.
The update, quietly added to Claude’s help center around mid-April 2026, aims to help the company 'prevent abuse, enforce our usage policies, and comply with legal obligations.' Anthropic describes the verification as applying to 'a few use cases,' potentially triggered when users access certain advanced capabilities, during routine platform integrity checks, or as part of broader safety and compliance measures. It is not yet a blanket requirement for all users or basic access.
How the verification Works
Users prompted for verification must provide:
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