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Anthropic is in final negotiations with NTT Data Group to build its first data center in Japan, according to Nikkei. The facility would have a power capacity of up to 500 megawatts, positioning it as one of Japan's largest data centers. The move signals Anthropic's expansion beyond the United States as AI infrastructure demand grows globally.

Anthropic has disabled live internet access for all internal AI agent evaluations, citing inability to reliably control its AI systems. The move represents a significant constraint on the company's testing infrastructure, preventing its evaluation agents from accessing real-time online data and services. The decision underscores ongoing challenges in AI safety and control as systems become more autonomous.

Anthropic announced Thursday that it is launching new programs to support cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and open-source software. The company will offer threat research, on-site engineers, and access to its frontier Claude models to infrastructure operators. The initiative represents Anthropic's effort to position its AI capabilities as tools for defensive security work.

Anthropic has updated its usage policy to explicitly prohibit repeated model abuse in extreme cases, while still permitting ordinary frustration and criticism. The revised policy also addresses election interference, deceptive campaigns, weapons software development, and surveillance applications. The changes represent Anthropic's effort to establish clearer boundaries around Claude's use while maintaining user flexibility for legitimate purposes.