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		heggy on May 18, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Multi AI agent systems using OpenAI's assistants A... I would love to be using Claude, but you can't get API access (beyond an initial trial period) in the EU without providing a European VAT number. They don't want personal users or people to even learn and experiment I guess.

bjterry on May 18, 2024 | [–]

You can use the Claude APIs via OpenRouter with a pre-paid account.

heggy on May 19, 2024 | | [–]

Thanks, this did the job!

metaskills on May 18, 2024 | | [–]

Interesting, would Amazon Bedrock be an alternative? That's how I use Claude.

Jimmc414 on May 18, 2024 | [–]

I'd guess it's more likely about the additional programming needed to meet GDPR compliance requirements.

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