Trending Now - Anthropic's Claude Introduces Computer Control Feature

WHO:

Anthropic, a technology company

Claude, an AI tool developed by Anthropic

Pro and Max subscribers of Claude Cowork and Claude Code

WHAT:

Anthropic rolled out a computer use feature for Claude Cowork and Claude Code desktop app

The feature allows Claude to open files, use the browser, and run development tools

Claude will prioritize connectors to supported services such as Google workplace suite or Slack

Claude will ask for permission before executing tasks

Users are advised not to use this feature for handling sensitive information

The feature is in a research preview and will be adjusted based on user feedback

WHERE:

Available on macOS for Claude Pro and Claude Max subscribers

WHEN:

The Claude Cowork tool was introduced in January 2026

The current announcement was made on March 23rd, 2026

WHY:

The update aims to boost Claude's agentic capabilities to compete with platforms like OpenClaw

HOW:

The feature will support use with Anthropic's Dispatch feature, allowing continuous conversation across phone and desktop

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 23:41 UTC)

Anthropic has just rolled out a new computer use feature for its AI tool, Claude, specifically for Pro and Max subscribers of the Claude Cowork and Claude Code desktop app. This feature enables Claude to open files, browse the internet, and run development tools, while prioritizing connections to services like Google Workspace and Slack, and it will ask for permission before executing tasks. Users are cautioned against using this feature for sensitive information, as it is currently in a research preview and will be refined based on feedback.