Anthropic's Claude Can Now Take Over Your Computer to Do Tasks for You
CNET • • technology
Key Points:
- Anthropic's AI assistant Claude can now autonomously perform tasks on your computer, such as sending files or batch-resizing photos, without any setup, available for Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers on MacOS.
- Claude interacts with apps like Google Calendar and Slack via connectors, or manually operates the computer by simulating keyboard and mouse inputs, always requesting user permission before acting.
- While this new capability offers convenience, experts warn about potential security risks, including rapid unintended actions and vulnerability to malicious hijacking; Anthropic has implemented safeguards like prompt injection detection and advises against using sensitive apps.
- The feature integrates with Anthropic's Dispatch tool, enabling task assignments from a phone, such as checking emails or running sessions, allowing users to automate workflows even when away from their computers.
- As a research preview, Anthropic acknowledges potential errors and limitations, encouraging user feedback to improve the system’s reliability and safety over time.
