Anthropic is significantly expanding the capabilities of its AI assistant Claude Cowork. It is no longer limited to the desktop application, but is now also coming to mobile devices and the web. However, the most important change is not the availability on multiple platforms. Claude can now continue working in the background in cloudu, even when all of the user's devices are turned off or disconnected from the Internet.
The new feature is currently available in beta for subscribers of the highest tariff. Max. anthropic It also confirms that it will gradually make the feature available to other users over the coming weeks.
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An AI agent that works non-stop
Until now, the functioning of Claude Cowork was dependent on a running desktop application for Windows or macOS. If the computer went to sleep or was turned off, all the tasks in progress stopped. This was one of the biggest obstacles to the common use of AI agents.
After the new update, calculations are moved directly to cloudinfrastructure. For example, the user can run extensive data analysis, report preparation, or long-term information research.mací, close the laptop and continue checking the progress of the work from the smartphone. If Claude completes a task or encounters a situation requiring a human decision, it sends a notification directly to the mobile app.
This significantly changes the way AI can be used during the workday. The assistant is no longer just chata learning tool, but it becomes a real helper that works even when the user is engaged in other activities.
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Some features remain on the computer only
However, not all of Claude Cowork's options are moving to cloudu. Operations requiring direct access to local files, application control, or the Internet browser still require desktop application.
For most common tasks, such as communicating with chatwith a shoe Claude, document creation, planning or automated workflows, but a mobile phone or web browser is enough. This combination could significantly facilitate the everyday use of AI even for people who do not work in IT.
Companies want to make AI an everyday work tool
Anthropic's move fits well with the current development of the entire generative artificial intelligence market. Technology companies are increasingly trying to move AI from the role of a classic chatbot towards so-called agents that can independently perform tasks, plan work or prepare documents without constant supervision by the user.
Other big players are also moving in a similar direction. The competition is focused on automating office work, document management, data analysis or preparing presentations. Removing the need to have a computer constantly on represents one of the biggest steps towards making AI agents a regular part of the workday.
Statistics show a surprising trend
Anthropic simultaneously published aggregated anonymized data from approximately 1,2 million sessions Claude Cowork across roughly 600 organizations. The results suggest that programmers are not the most interested in an AI assistant, as is often assumed.
Software development accounts for less than a tenth of total usage. Most users use Claude primarily for advertising.ministrategic activities, creating reports, organizing company processes, managing spreadsheets, preparing presentations or creating text content.
This trend confirms that the future of generative AI is likely not just about programming. There is much greater potential in automating repetitive office tasks that take up a significant portion of employees' working time every day. If Anthropic manages to offer the most seamless work across desktop, web, and mobile, Claude could become one of the most interesting AI tools for ordinary professionals and corporate customers.
