Claude from Anthropic can now control your computer

You can now allow Claude Anthropic announced Monday that it will control your computer to perform tasks like sending a file you left on your hard drive. For the feature to work, all you have to do is sign up for an eligible subscription plan.

In the wake of the open source viral explosion OpenClaw framework earlier this year, it is the latest developer to introduce a tool that enables the AI ​​model to work more actively

OpenClaw has spawned an entire ecosystem of “claws” or AI tools that can receive simple commands and execute them more or less autonomously on your computer or with your tools or systems. Nvidia made its debut last week Nemoclawits own framework for setting up and installing OpenClaw easily, with some security settings.

Anthropic says Claude will search for the right tools to complete the task at hand via connectors using apps like Google Calendar or Slack. If the tool or connector is not available, Claude can perform the task manually by typing or moving the cursor, as if he were using a keyboard and mouse. It can use programs such as your web browser, development tools, and open files.

When he performs these tasks, he can use a computer as you normally would — by scrolling and clicking. The only difference is that Claude will always ask for permission beforehand. You can stop Claude from performing a task at any time.

Giving your chatbot the keys to your computer can be convenient for certain tasks, but it can also leave your computer vulnerable to attacks. Experts told us about one major concern Amnesty International agent It is that he can take major, sometimes dramatic, actions quickly and without warning. Claws can also be hijacked by malicious actors who can use your personal data and systems in ways you don’t want.

Anthropic says it has implemented safeguards to reduce risks such as: Rapid injections. The system will automatically scan for these vulnerabilities and more when implemented.

Despite some efforts to keep Cloud Computer safe, Anthropic also provides a warning to users. The feature is new and may contain bugs, and the company suggests not using applications that handle sensitive data, to the point that some of these applications are disabled by default.

Search Preview is now available to Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers and is limited to MacOS computers only.

Anthropic says the new PC feature works well with sendwhich allows you to assign tasks to Cloud using your phone. These tasks include checking your email every morning or opening a Claude Cowork or Claude Code session.

Combining computer use of Cloud and Dispatch enables you to do more even when you’re not around. Anthropic says the feature set can create a morning summary or run quizzes, for example.

Since both features are new, some complex tasks may not work the first time. Anthropic said it will release this research preview to get an early look at where it needs the most attention to become a more powerful tool.