Trending:Trump at DavosT20 WC DramaGreenland rowBoard of PeaceDeepinder Goyal steps downClaude’s new ‘Constitution’ could be the closest thing AI has to a conscienceFP Tech Desk • January 22, 2026, 11:04:03 ISTWhatsapp Facebook TwitterAnthropic has rolled out an updated version of Claude’s Constitution, presenting its chatbot as a more ethical and measured alternative to rivals such as OpenAI and xAI, which are known for their more disruptive and experimental approaches. AdvertisementSubscribe Join Us+ Follow us On GoogleChoose Firstpost on GoogleAnthropic's Claude new ConstitutionAnthropic has unveiled a new, revised version of Claude’s Constitution, a living document that outlines the AI chatbot’s ethical, safety, and operational guidelines. Released on Wednesday in conjunction with CEO Dario Amodei’s appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the document represents the company’s most detailed attempt yet to codify what it expects from its AI, and perhaps, the closest we’ve come to seeing a machine with a conscience. For years, Anthropic has distinguished itself from other AI firms by relying on what it calls “Constitutional AI.” Rather than depending solely on human feedback, Claude is trained on a set of principles, effectively a constitution, designed to guide the chatbot’s behaviour. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS ADWe’re publishing a new constitution for Claude. The constitution is a detailed description of our vision for Claude’s behavior and values. It’s written primarily for Claude, and used directly in our training process. Anthropic (@AnthropicAI) January 21, 2026More from Tech Apple’s next big AI idea might be smaller than you think India ranks among top global AI powers, says Ashwini Vaishnaw at DavosFirst published in 2023, the updated Constitution retains the original principles but adds nuanced detail on ethics, user safety, and responsible behaviour. Guiding principles for an ethical AIAt its core, Claude’s Constitution is built around four “core values”: being broadly safe, broadly ethical, compliant with Anthropic’s internal guidelines, and genuinely helpful.
