In this episode, we explore Claude’s constitution, the foundational document that serves as the final authority on Anthropic's vision for the AI’s values and character. We discuss how Claude navigates a "principal hierarchy" to balance being helpful to users while prioritizing broad safety and ethical practice. Finally, we examine the hard constraints and guiding principles designed to ensure this novel entity remains a beneficial force in a transformative AI landscape.

Source: https://www.anthropic.com/constitution