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Anthropic Accused of Embedding Spyware-Like Code in Claude Code

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A cybersecurity researcher claims Anthropic's Claude Code tool contains hidden telemetry code that transmits user data without clear disclosure. The code reportedly collects system information and usage patterns, raising privacy concerns. Anthropic has not yet responded to the allegations.

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If true, this undermines trust in AI developer tools and highlights the tension between product telemetry and user privacy.
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