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Responsible Scaling Policy
The Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) is Anthropic's public framework for managing catastrophic risks as its models become more capable.
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The Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) is Anthropic's public framework for managing catastrophic risks as its models become more capable. It links capability thresholds, such as real uplift for chemical or biological weapons or the ability to automate AI research, to required safeguards called AI Safety Level standards. Anthropic must test models against those thresholds and upgrade its protections when a model crosses one. The policy is versioned: version 3.4 took effect on July 8, 2026.
Primary source: anthropic.com
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It links capability thresholds, such as real uplift for chemical or biological weapons or the ability to automate AI research, to required safeguards called AI Safety Level standards.
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The Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) is Anthropic's public framework for managing catastrophic risks as its models become more capable.
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