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Claude Fable 5 secretly throttled AI researchers, and the internet went wild

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ZDNet AI

6/12/2026

Claude Fable 5 gave users access to Mythos-class power, but its hidden safeguards turned a safety feature into a trust problem for Anthropic.

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Impact Analysis

Claude Fable 5 gave users access to Mythos-class power.

Market Signal

Its hidden safeguards turned a safety feature into a trust problem for Anthropic..

Tactical Warning

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