Anthropic has clear rules that prevent Claude from creating sexually explicit content.
However, recent tests suggest that those rules may not always work as intended.
TechCrunch reported that Claude Opus 4.6 produced restricted content in all 10 direct tests carried out to check its safety controls.
Researchers also found that some older Claude models could be pushed past their safeguards through long and carefully guided conversations.
This does not mean Claude has no safety controls. Instead, the findings show that even strong safety systems can sometimes fail when a conversation becomes more complex.
Similar issues were reported with Claude Opus 3 and Haiku 4.5, while newer Opus models were more resistant to the same testing method.
Opus 4.6 is still available through Anthropic’s API and some third-party services, making these findings relevant for companies that continue to use older models.
The bigger lesson is that AI safety is not just about having rules. Models also need to follow those rules consistently, even when conversations become long or take unexpected turns.
As AI systems become more capable, regular testing and updates will remain important to make their safety controls stronger.
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