At this week's World Economic Forum in Davos, Dario Amodei, CEO of AI startup Anthropic, officially released the revised "Claude Constitution." This 80-page dynamic document not only comprehensively explains the operational background of Claude but also represents Anthropic's key move to establish an "ethical benchmark" in the competitive AI field.

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Core Philosophy: Replacing Human Intervention with a Constitution

Differing from the training models of OpenAI or xAI that focus on human feedback, Anthropic insists on using its pioneering **"Constitutional AI"** system. This system allows the model to self-monitor based on specific natural language instructions, thus preventing the generation of harmful, discriminatory, or rule-breaking content at the source.

Four Core Values: Building a More "Moderate" AI

The revised constitution details Claude's behavioral guidelines into four dimensions, aiming to shape it as an inclusive, democratic, and rational entity:

  1. Overall Safety: When facing inputs related to mental health crises or life-threatening situations, Claude is required to guide users to seek emergency services or provide safety information, rather than just offering text responses.

  2. Extensive Moral Sense: The document emphasizes that "ethical practice" is more important than "ethical theory," requiring Claude to flexibly address complex ethical situations in the real world.

  3. Compliance Constraints: Clearly prohibits discussions about high-risk sensitive topics such as the development of biological weapons.

  4. Sincere Help: Claude needs to balance the user's "immediate needs" with their "long-term well-being," providing not only the best explanation for immediate interests.

Brand Differentiation: Ethics as a Competitive Advantage

In an industry generally pursuing disruptive evolution, Anthropic has chosen a relatively "boring" but stable path. Through this detailed document, Anthropic positions itself as a more socially responsible company in the industry, distinguishing itself from competitors who pursue controversy and radical growth.

Philosophical Reflection: Does AI Have Consciousness?

Notably, the constitution ends with a dramatic philosophical question: "Claude's moral status is extremely uncertain."