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Anthropic has introduced a major upgrade to its AI assistant, Claude, enabling it to directly interact with a user’s computer and carry out tasks independently. The move signals a shift from AI tools that simply assist with thinking and content creation to systems that can actively execute workflows on behalf of users.
With the new capability, Claude can open applications, browse websites, fill out forms, manage spreadsheets, and navigate across multiple software environments. Users can assign tasks remotely, even from a mobile device while Claude executes them on a connected computer with minimal intervention.
The system works through a combination of integrations and on-screen interaction. When connected to tools like Slack or calendar apps, Claude can complete tasks seamlessly within those environments. If a required app isn’t integrated, it requests permission to access the interface directly and then operates it much like a human would clicking, typing, and switching between windows in real time.
Anthropic demonstrated the feature with a scenario where Claude exports a pitch deck as a PDF and attaches it to a meeting invite without manual input highlighting its ability to handle multi-step workflows end-to-end.
The development has sparked widespread discussion online, particularly around its implications for the future of work. While some users expressed concern about job displacement, others responded with humour, likening Claude to an intern or junior employee capable of handling routine tasks.
The update places Anthropic firmly in the fast-evolving race to build AI agents that can act, not just respond. Competitors are also exploring similar territory, as the industry moves toward more autonomous, task-oriented AI systems.
Currently, the computer-use feature is available in research preview for Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers on macOS.
