Built by AI for Humans: Anthropic Unveils Claude Cowork Preview
Anthropic introduces Cowork, an autonomous AI agent for non-developers built entirely using Claude Code. Now available for macOS Claude Max subscribers.
AI is now building its own successors. Anthropic just dropped Cowork, a new productivity experiment that's as much about its origin as its functionality. Essentially a version of the AI coding tool Claude Code tailored for non-developers, Cowork was almost entirely constructed by the AI itself. It's a striking example of the AI becoming both the creator and the final product.
Anthropic Claude Cowork: The Agentic Shift for Everyone
Instead of a simple chat interface, users grant Cowork access to local folders to perform real-world tasks. It doesn't just suggest ideas; it executes them. Whether it's organizing chaotic files, drafting comprehensive reports, or compiling spreadsheets from scattered screenshots, the tool operates with a high degree of autonomy. It plans out each step and keeps the user informed as it progresses through the workflow.
From Coding Roots to Everyday Productivity
The inspiration for Cowork came from an unexpected place: developer behavior. After launching Claude Code, Anthropic noticed users were repurposing the technical tool for trip planning and personal data management. When asked how much of Cowork was built using AI, Boris Cherny, Head of Claude Code, stated simply: "All of it."
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