A Reddit post alleges a company replaced over 90% of its software developers with Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, sparking debates on AI-driven job cuts and cost-saving strategies.
The authenticity of the claim remains unverified
Jul 09, 2026
05:44 pm
What's the storyA recent Reddit post has sparked a heated debate over the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on software engineering jobs.
The post claimed that a company laid off more than 90% of its software developers after adopting Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.
A Reddit user claimed that the company reduced the number of employees from 70 to 8 overnight. | Trending
Anthropic said in a statement that it disagreed with Reddit’s claims "and will defend ourselves vigorously.”
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