>Because Opus 5.5 is comparable to Claude Mythos 5.1 in biology and cybersecurity, we’re deploying it with safeguards similar to those on Claude Fable 5.1. Vetted organizations can apply today to our Life Sciences Verification Program to use Opus 5.5 for biology research. In the coming weeks we will also be expanding access to our Cyber Verification Program, and verified cybersecurity practitioners will be able to use Opus 5.5 for their work.
Ah, they're spreading their limits to all their models it seems. Definitely not a good thing long term in my opinion.
I am honestly still confused about this limitation. I can understand cybersecurity, because mass "hacking" can be automated and Claude itself can help you do it, but biology...? Is it that easy to manufacture and distribute viruses and whatnot?
See real world example in <a href="https://www.anthropic.com/threat-intelligence-report-september-2026#biological-misuse-sep-26" rel="nofollow">https://www.anthropic.com/threat-intelligence-report-septemb...
"Here, we present five case studies of actors using our models in ways that could support biological weapons development."
HN doesn't give a shit about AI safety. The people here might care after thousands of people die, but they'll probably just call it a "marketing exercise" or blame the company - certainly won't blame themselves for cultivating an environment in which safety isn't taken seriously amongst technologists.
I'm convinced everyone here thinks of engineering ethics as some sort of joke.
ApolloFortyNine · · focus · HN ↗
Ah, they're spreading their limits to all their models it seems. Definitely not a good thing long term in my opinion.
sys32768 · · focus · HN ↗
ChatGPT 6 Pro answered it without issue.
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frabcus · · focus · HN ↗
"Here, we present five case studies of actors using our models in ways that could support biological weapons development."
And capabilities continue to improve.
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solenoid0937 · · focus · HN ↗
I'm convinced everyone here thinks of engineering ethics as some sort of joke.