Anthropic has introduced a new feature for its Claude AI model that allows it to control users' computers to perform automated tasks. The system enables Claude to navigate screens by pointing, clicking, and scrolling, open files, use browsers, and run development tools without requiring special integrations. The feature also supports the recently launched Dispatch, which lets users assign tasks from mobile devices to be executed on computers.
Anthropic emphasizes that the system always requires user approval before opening new programs and can be interrupted at any time, though it may make mistakes and users are advised to avoid sensitive information.