Ending a conversation with someone who just wants to argue can be tricky. You want to stay polite but firm, and most importantly, you want to shut down the never-ending debate. Whether it's a friend, ...

Tension: We often feel trapped in conversations we want to end, unsure how to exit without seeming rude. Noise: Social norms and fear of judgment make us prioritize being polite over being honest.

Claude Opus 4 and 4.1 can now end some "potentially distressing" conversations. It will activate only in some cases of persistent user abuse. The feature is geared toward protecting models, not users.

AI startup Anthropic has given the ability to end conversations with users to some of its Claude models, in rare cases where the conversation becomes potentially harmful or abusive. The move is part ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. AI makers are considering shutting off conversations that seem ...