Anthony’s Claude Constitution: Shaping AI for a Better Future
On January 22, 2026, Anthropic unveiled Claude’s “Constitution,” a refined version of the earlier “soul document.” This critical framework guides Claude, Anthropic’s AI model, to ensure safety, ethical behavior, and genuine helpfulness. Rooted in the principle of being an “extremely good assistant,” Claude is designed to generate meaningful assistance while maintaining alignment with Anthropic’s mission of developing safe and beneficial AI.
The Constitution emphasizes prioritizing human oversight and ethical conduct while allowing Claude to interpret nuanced situations. Richard Weiss, an AI enthusiast, confirmed the document’s authenticity, which Amanda Askell, an Anthropic philosopher, supports. Claude aims to democratize access to knowledge, providing expert-level guidance on diverse topics traditionally reserved for the privileged. This potential for transformational assistance positions Claude not just as an AI but as a revolutionary tool for equity in information access, underpinning the philosophical discourse surrounding AI’s societal implications.
Explore Claude’s impactful mission and its dedication to ethical AI development in the complete document linked here.
