AI giant Anthropic has launched changes to its usage policy - by banning users who use 'abusive' language to its Claude chatbot.

Last month, it updated its terms of service to stop Claude from helping users to create bioweapons or sell illegal drugs, as well as potentially suspending accounts that go too far with 'abusing' the chatbot.

University of Otago AI ethicist James Maclaurin says Anthropic is potentially worried about the AI chatbot experiencing cruelty.

"That sounds like they take their models to have feelings like you and I do... it's odd, we live in strange times." 

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AI giant Anthropic has launched changes to its usage policy - by banning users who use 'abusive' language to its Claude chatbot.
Last month, it updated its terms of service to stop Claude from helping users to create bioweapons or sell illegal drugs, as well as potentially suspending accounts that go too far with 'abusing' the chatbot.
University of Otago AI ethicist James Maclaurin says Anthropic is potentially worried about the AI chatbot experiencing cruelty.
"That sounds like they take their models to have feelings like you and I do... it's odd, we live in strange times."&nbsp;
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James Maclaurin: University of Otago AI ethicist on Anthropic cracking down on users abusing Claude chatbot

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The National Party has voiced concerns about Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick taking on a high-profile role if the coalition loses power.

National claims Swarbrick would be Finance Minister in a Labour-led Government, despite leader Chris Hipkins saying this wouldn't happen.

National Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis says Swarbrick's seeking a 'powerful role' in a prospective left wing Government and her ideas deserve scrutiny.  

"We in National believe her ideas would be a threat to every New Zealander, our economic recovery, your job, your income. And so we are drawing attention to her plans." 

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The National Party has voiced concerns about Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick taking on a high-profile role if the coalition loses power.
National claims Swarbrick would be Finance Minister in a Labour-led Government, despite leader Chris Hipkins saying this wouldn't happen.
National Finance Spokesperson Nicola Willis says Swarbrick's seeking a 'powerful role' in a prospective left wing Government and her ideas deserve scrutiny.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"We in National believe her ideas would be a threat to every New Zealander, our economic recovery, your job, your income. And so we are drawing attention to her plans."&nbsp;
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Nicola Willis: National Finance Spokesperson voices concerns about Chlöe Swarbrick's role in prospective Government

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Liam Lawson's managed to turn his luck around in the Mexican Grand Prix.

Penalties to two drivers ahead of him have lifted Lawson to 7th and the Kiwi's stoked after starting at the very back of the field.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine recapped the action further.

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Liam Lawson's managed to turn his luck around in the Mexican Grand Prix.
Penalties to two drivers ahead of him have lifted Lawson to 7th and the Kiwi's stoked after starting at the very back of the field.
Sportstalk host Jason Pine recapped the action further.
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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on Liam Lawson's performance in the Mexican Grand Prix

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham later this week, where it's expected the pair will discuss changing the rules for British backpackers.

The current free trade deal allows UK citizens to stay in Australia for three years while being exempt from regional work requirements - and it's likely these terms will be changed amid concerns about migration. 

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the British backpackers are more likely to work in Bondi and other big cities, and there's a push to get them out to the regions to fill labour gaps. 

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham later this week, where it's expected the pair will discuss changing the rules for British backpackers.
The current free trade deal allows UK citizens to stay in Australia for three years while being exempt from regional work requirements - and it's likely these terms will be changed amid concerns about migration.&nbsp;
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the British backpackers are more likely to work in Bondi and other big cities, and there's a push to get them out to the regions to fill labour gaps.&nbsp;
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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meeting with UK counterpart for backpackers crackdown

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James Maclaurin: University of Otago AI ethicist on Anthropic cracking down on users abusing Claude chatbot

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