Claude can now automate your entire desktop, but with a serious limitation
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Key Points:
- Anthropic has introduced a new feature allowing its AI assistant, Claude, to control macOS devices by opening apps, filling forms, and automating tasks, currently available as a research preview.
- This feature is exclusive to macOS users and requires a subscription to Claude Cowork or Claude Code, with no announced plans for Windows or Linux support.
- Claude interacts with connected apps like Slack and Calendar to perform tasks and requests user permission before accessing any unconnected applications.
- Users can initiate tasks remotely via their phone, enabling Claude to complete work on their Mac before they return to their workstation.
- This development reflects a broader trend in AI technology focusing on deeper integration and control over personal computing environments to enhance productivity.
