At Anthropic, we recognize the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children in digital spaces. In order to create a safer digital environment and mitigate risks, organizations providing minors with the ability to directly interact with products that incorporate our API(s) should implement the following safeguards:
1. Additional Technical Measures
Organizations with products serving minors should implement additional safety features tailored to their unique use cases, as they are best situated to understand the specific ways their end users may interact with products that incorporate Anthropic's services. These safety measures may include, but are not limited to:
Age verification systems to ensure only intended users can access the product
Content moderation and filtering to block inappropriate or harmful content
Monitoring and reporting mechanisms to identify and address potential issues
Educational resources and guidance for minors on safe and responsible use of the product
In addition to these organization-specific measures, Anthropic may make available technical measures intended to tailor product experiences for certain end users, including minors. For example, we may provide a child-safety system prompt, which organizations serving minors should implement as part of a comprehensive suite of safety measures. It is important to note that, while helpful, these technical measures are not infallible and should be used in conjunction with the organization's own safety features to ensure a robust approach to child safety.
2. Regulatory Compliance
It is the responsibility of organizations to comply with all applicable child safety and data privacy regulations, such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) in the United States. Compliance with these regulations should be clearly stated on the organization’s website or similar public-facing documentation.
Anthropic will periodically audit organizations for compliance with these safeguards. If your organization has a high violation rate and has not implemented these safety recommendations, we may ask you to implement them. Failure to implement these recommendations when requested, or a continued high violation rate, may lead to the suspension or termination of your account.