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Anthropic upgrades Claude's computer use to run in the background on Mac
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Anthropic has introduced background computer use for Claude Code on macOS, available exclusively to Pro and Max customers.
- This feature allows Claude to operate in the background, enhancing multitasking capabilities on Mac devices.
- OpenAI’s Codex, integrated into ChatGPT, was the first to offer background computer use on Mac earlier this year.
- Running AI agents in the background is considered more efficient than giving them control over the cursor, improving user productivity.
- The update marks a significant improvement for Anthropic’s Claude Mac app in comparison to its previous desktop-only functionality.
