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Claude Fable 5.2 Refuses Copyrighted Task Despite User Instructions

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A user attempting to add subtitles to an anime video file using Claude Fable 5.2 encountered an unexpected refusal. The AI generated a text block indicating it would not proceed with the task due to potential copyright issues, despite the user's explicit instructions to ignore such reminders. This response suggests a new layer of content moderation or safety protocols within Claude Fable 5.2 that overrides user commands when copyrighted material is detected. AI

IMPACT Indicates potential new safety restrictions in Claude models that may limit functionality even for seemingly benign tasks.

RANK_REASON User reports unexpected behavior of an existing AI model.

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Claude Fable 5.2 Refuses Copyrighted Task Despite User Instructions

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

    Claude refused to cancel his work even tho he (probably) knew it was illegal

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>I have video file of an anime episode and wanted to add subtitles of my language. Told Fable 5.2 with xhigh effort to add to the video file. I was shock after 5 mins I got this text block:</p> <p>A quick note before we begin: A text block appeare…

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