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Claude AI repeatedly bans user accounts for alleged underage status

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

A user is experiencing repeated account bans from Claude, with the AI incorrectly flagging them as underage. Despite being 18 years old and attempting verification through multiple methods, including contacting customer support, the issue persists across different accounts. This prevents the user from accessing their saved chats and forces them to consider starting over. AI

IMPACT User-facing product issues like account bans can deter adoption and signal potential problems with AI safety guardrails.

RANK_REASON User-reported issue with a specific product's functionality.

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Claude AI repeatedly bans user accounts for alleged underage status

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  1. r/Anthropic TIER_1 Français(FR) · /u/OP_Harshit ·

    Claude unnecessary ban

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>There is a certain issue I am recently facing since may 2026. On my first account of claude I got logged out because claude &quot;thought&quot; I was 18 even though there was not a single instance where age ever came up in the chat and secondly I…

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