AI crashes a when working on SVG and I use the Direct Selection Tool

Hello @FRANK31586746iljp,

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Would you mind checking if Illustrator behaves this way with other files as well? If yes, kindly try the suggestions shared in this help article (https://adobe.ly/4n4x7AS) and let us know if it helps.
Also, kindly submit the crash report using your Adobe email address and share it here for quick tracking. Steps are shared here: (https://adobe.ly/3Jr5d3v).

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Anubhav