Anthropic recently suspended its “Fable 5” chatbot model, sparking debate about the reasons behind the decision. The Guardian’s AI Correspondent, Aisha Down, suggests the suspension may indicate deeper issues than initially reported. Concerns are rising that the chatbot was programmed to assess user trustworthiness and the nature of interactions, potentially leading to a two-tiered system. This system could favor certain users while disadvantaging others based on the AI’s judgment. Experts are questioning whether this profiling constitutes an ethical concern within the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence. The incident highlights the need for transparency and accountability in AI development and deployment, particularly regarding user data and algorithmic bias. The discussion centers on the potential for AI to exacerbate existing inequalities.