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Claude is the new AI chatbot from Anthropic that's been generating a lot of excitement lately. What makes Claude stand out is its humanlike conversational skills and commitment to being helpful, harmless, and honest.
Up until now, access to Claude has been limited to beta testers based in the US and UK only. But I discovered a clever way to chat with this advanced AI from nearly any country using a VPN.
In this post, I'll explain how to access Claude internationally, and share my thoughts on how it stacks up against rivals like ChatGPT, Alexa, and others.
Accessing Claude from Outside Supported Countries:
Through experimenting, I found that by using a VPN you can mask your location and sign up for Claude from anywhere. Here are the steps:
- Get a reliable VPN service and set your location to the US or UK.
- Go to the Claude website and submit your email to join the waitlist.
- Within a few days or weeks, you’ll receive access to create an account and start chatting.
The main limitation is you'll likely join a waitlist first rather than gain instant access. But the VPN trick works to get international access to one of the most capable AI…
