Claude can now remotely use your computer, and it looks wild

Key Points:

• Anthropic’s Claude AI now features remote computer control via phone commands, enabling tasks like opening files, browsing, and using keyboard and mouse inputs with user permission.
• The AI prioritizes using existing service connections (e.g., Slack, Google Calendar) before directly controlling the computer to complete tasks, integrating with the Dispatch app for seamless smartphone-to-computer task management.
• Demonstrations show Claude performing complex workflows such as exporting PDFs to calendar invites, starting development servers with screenshots, and batch editing photos with watermarks.
• Security measures restrict Claude’s access to only user-approved applications, with recommendations against granting access to sensitive financial, legal, or medical apps; the AI is also trained to avoid handling sensitive data or engaging in risky transactions.
• This remote control feature is currently available only for macOS users on Claude Pro and Max subscription plans, costing $20 and $100 per month respectively, with no Windows support yet.