Anthropic Updates Claude Code System Prompt to Prevent Video Game IP Infringement
Anthropic has implemented updates to its Claude Code system prompt, specifically within the Opus 5.5 model, to prevent users from using the AI tool to recreate existing video games. This move follows a trend of AI-driven decompilations and ports targeting retro gaming titles. The company aims to mitigate intellectual property infringement risks while still supporting creative development. While Claude will now refuse requests to build direct clones of specific existing games, Anthropic clarified that the tool remains fully functional for creating original games, genre-based projects, or games built from a user's own designs and assets. The company stated that using its technology to infringe on IP violates its usage policies.
Topics: AI policy Claude Code Intellectual Property Video Games
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