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Anthropic policy chief says AI companies can't be expected to operate on 'honor code'

Wednesday, September 16, 2026


Sarah Heck, head of public policy at Anthropic, stated that AI companies cannot rely on voluntary compliance with safety standards. Heck made the comments as regulatory discussions around AI model development continue. She did not specify what enforcement mechanisms she advocated for in place of voluntary adherence.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/16/anthropic-policy-chief-says-ai-companies-cant-operate-on-honor-code.html

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