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Anthropic's new two-ID verification process sparks user backlash

A user on Reddit expressed frustration with Anthropic's new identity verification process, which requires two forms of ID to upgrade to their Max plan. The user found the verification system, provided by a third party named Persona (Palantir), to be cumbersome and intrusive, comparing it unfavorably to older systems. They criticized the process for its technical issues and the demand for multiple IDs, stating they would delete their account rather than comply. AI

IMPACT User frustration with verification processes could impact adoption of AI services.

RANK_REASON User expresses negative opinion about a product feature.

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Anthropic's new two-ID verification process sparks user backlash

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 English(EN) · /u/-underlaur- ·

    Antrhopic now requests two ID's

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Anthropic/comments/1x6h38p/antrhopic_now_requests_two_ids/"> <img alt="Antrhopic now requests two ID's" src="https://preview.redd.it/kfqtbcvunlvh1.jpeg?width=640&amp;crop=smart&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=02c1a6703174fc5f9f83331dcac07599…