Anthropic Enables Claude To Control Computers
Anthropic announced on Monday that its AI assistant Claude can now use a user's computer to complete tasks, including opening apps, navigating web browsers and filling spreadsheets after receiving a phone prompt. The feature, demonstrated exporting a pitch deck and attaching it to a meeting invite, reflects a broader industry push toward autonomous agents like OpenClaw and Nvidia's NemoClaw. Anthropic says safeguards and permission prompts are built in.
Key Points
- 1Adds computer-control: Claude can open apps, navigate browsers, and edit spreadsheets after phone prompts.
- 2Highlights agent race: firms pursue autonomous agents after viral OpenClaw and Nvidia's NemoClaw announcement.
- 3Requires caution: Anthropic implements safeguards and permission prompts but warns Claude can still make mistakes.
Scoring Rationale
Strong official feature release with broad agent relevance, limited technical novelty and depth compared with existing alternatives.
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