Link: Anthropic wants you to use Claude to ‘Cowork’ in latest AI agent push

Anthropic has introduced a new feature for Claude called "Claude Cowork," aiming to enhance the AI's functionality beyond coding tasks. This tool enables the AI to handle various file management and document creation tasks on a user's computer.

"Claude Cowork" is currently available as a research preview exclusively on the macOS app for Claude Max subscribers, costing between $100 to $200 monthly. Anthropic's intention is to refine the tool based on user feedback and usage patterns.

Users can permit Claude to access specific folders, allowing it to modify or create files autonomously. Examples of its capabilities include organizing downloads, creating expense spreadsheets, and drafting reports from notes.

Claude interacts with the user by offering regular progress updates and can connect to external services like Asana and Notion for enhanced functionality. The interface aims to mirror interacting with a coworker, making the process more intuitive and continuous.

Alongside introducing practical functionalities, Anthropic emphasizes the ongoing importance of AI safety. There is a focus on avoiding missteps like unintentional file deletion due to unclear user instructions or security breaches from prompt injection attacks.

Claude Max subscribers can access "Cowork" by selecting the option in the macOS app sidebar, while others can join a waitlist to try the features. This development is part of a broader effort to make AI tools more useful in everyday tasks, signaling significant advances in the field. #

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