Anthropic Faces Lawsuit Over Claude AI Subscription Usage Limits and Updates Privacy Policy
Anthropic faces a federal lawsuit filed by user Karl Kahn alleging misleading marketing of its premium Max 5x and Max 20x Claude AI subscription plans, claiming actual usage limits are lower than advertised. The complaint highlights discrepancies between promised and real-world access, raising concerns about transparency in AI subscription services. Separately, Anthropic updated its privacy policy to require government-issued ID facial scans for some users and clarified data handling for connected third-party services and research participation.