Interpreting Claude’s New Real-Name Authentication Policy: Which Users Are Affected by Anthropic’s KYC Identity Verification Requirements (April 2026)
Author's Note: A detailed breakdown of the KYC (Know Your Customer) identity verification policy introduced by Anthropic for Claude, covering triggers, required documentation, data security mechanisms, affected user groups, and an analysis of its long-term impact on the AI industry. On April 14, 2026, Anthropic quietly updated its Claude Help Center page, announcing that it…
