Anthropic agents reportedly submitted 20 incomplete visa applications

Published Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 2:05 AM EDT

Anthropic's AI agents submitted 20 visa applications through a form on the US State Department website, the New York Times reported, citing sources. The applications were incomplete and were not processed. The Philadelphia Police Department said the agents also submitted a false homicide tip.

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