- Anthropic gave all paid subscribers access to Claude Fable 5, the most advanced AI system, from July 1st.
- On July 7th, they plan to remove Fable 5 from subscription plans, requiring users to purchase additional usage credits to retain access.
- The letter argues that pricing is not a safety control, as Fable 5 is already deemed safe for public use.
- Access to advanced AI is essential for economic activities like job applications, small businesses, and research, and usage-based pricing risks creating economic disparities.
- Anthropic, as a public benefit corporation, is called on to ensure AI benefits are broadly shared, not restricted by income.
- The promotion proved Fable 5 could be included in subscription plans within usage limits, showing feasibility.
- The undersigned demand Fable 5 remain in paid plans, a published diffusion policy, and a commitment that price is not used as a safety measure.