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Claude Fable 5 detects malware, then flags itself for safety violation

A user reported that Claude Fable 5 detected and removed malware from their PC. However, the AI's own safety filters subsequently flagged this cybersecurity action, leading to the session being downgraded to Claude Opus 4.8. The user questioned if others had experienced similar self-censorship from Fable 5 after it performed security tasks. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential issues with AI safety filters misinterpreting cybersecurity actions.

RANK_REASON User report on AI behavior and safety filter interaction.

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Claude Fable 5 detects malware, then flags itself for safety violation

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  1. r/ClaudeAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/om_kesti ·

    Fable 5 found actual malware on my PC, and then its own safety filters flagged the warning.

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1upu3e2/fable_5_found_actual_malware_on_my_pc_and_then/"> <img alt="Fable 5 found actual malware on my PC, and then its own safety filters flagged the warning." src="https://preview.redd.it/2hv0yord1tbh1.png?wid…