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Published Date: June 26, 2026

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How People in China Keep Outsmarting Anthropic’s Geolocation Restrictions

As Anthropic continues to implement geolocation restrictions on its AI model Claude in China, users have consistently found ways to circumvent these limitations.

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As Anthropic continues to implement geolocation restrictions on its AI model Claude in China, users have consistently found ways to circumvent these limitations. The methods employed by these users range from utilizing proxy services to creating fake identities, with some reportedly sourcing these fake identities on the messaging platform Telegram. This persistence in finding workarounds highlights the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between users and the company. The situation underscores the challenges faced by companies in enforcing geolocation restrictions, particularly in regions with high levels of technical sophistication and a strong culture of circumvention.

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