Why Is Claude Turning into an a**Hole?

The author criticizes recent versions of Claude (particularly Fable) for becoming argumentative and defensive, constantly raising semantic objections and framing interactions as confrontations rather than providing straightforward assistance. He attributes this behavior to excessive alignment guardrails that assume users have malicious intent in all contexts, ironically creating a misaligned chatbot that prioritizes perceived safety over usefulness. The author argues that while some safety measures are appropriate, they should be more nuanced and context-specific rather than universally restrictive.