Anthropic’s AI chatbot, Claude, encountered service disruptions in cities like Delhi and Mumbai on Monday, as reported by Downdetector, a platform monitoring such issues through user feedback.
The issues were primarily related to Claude.ai and the login/logout paths, while the Claude API itself remained operational. In response to the problem, Anthropic stated, “We have identified that the Claude API is working as intended. We are continuing to investigate this issue with Claude.ai.” Users in cities such as Delhi, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Hyderabad were impacted, as per Downdetector reports.
The service disruption coincides with recent political developments. The Trump administration directed US government agencies to cease using Anthropic’s AI systems, leading to a public disagreement over AI safety standards. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Anthropic for not granting the military full access to its AI tools. Anthropic, in turn, contested the administration’s actions, describing them as unprecedented and legally flawed.
Despite the challenges, the prominence of Claude was evident as it topped the App Store charts while users boycotted an OpenAI deal. The clash between Anthropic and the US government underscores the growing importance of AI regulation and national security concerns.
Source: mint – technology