Anthropic launches Claude AI's "computer use" feature, letting Pro and Max users on macOS assign tasks via natural language, with autonomous app navigation.

Anthropic has launched a research preview of its "computer use" feature for Claude AI, enabling Pro and Max subscribers on macOS to assign tasks via natural language, which the AI then executes by clicking, scrolling, and navigating apps. The feature integrates with Dispatch for mobile task assignment and uses existing app connectors when possible, requesting permission before accessing new software. While useful for developers and general users, it’s limited to Mac, slower than API integrations, and carries security risks like prompt injection. Anthropic advises against using sensitive data during the preview.