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Anthropic makes a new constitution the final authority for Claude training

Anthropic published the constitution that directly shapes Claude training and treats it as the final authority for intended model behavior. Chris Olah drafted much of its material on model nature, identity and psychology, while Amanda Askell led and wrote most of the document.

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CURRENT ASSESSMENT · REVISION 2
AWAY FROM DOOM43confidence 91/100

Why it moved the index

This is an operational training authority rather than a statement of intent alone, and Anthropic published both its content and contribution record. It strengthens transparent behavioral control, while Anthropic acknowledges models can still diverge from its ideals.

Assessment history

  1. R2
    Away 43 · confidence 91

    Revises the existing constitution story with the primary contribution statement documenting Amanda Askell's lead authorship and Chris Olah's substantial drafting.

    14 Aug 2026
  2. R1
    Away 34 · confidence 60

    New dated operational safeguard absent from durable context.

    11 Aug 2026

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