Anthropic has expanded Claude Cowork to web and mobile devices. The AI agent was first launched as a desktop app in January. Now Max subscribers can start tasks at their desk, check progress on their phone, and get results later. Claude Cowork can work in the background even when your laptop is closed. Anthropic wants it to feel like an AI coworker rather than just a coding tool. The move is part of a broader push by AI firms into everyday work tools.
π The Backstory
AI agents started as coding assistants for software developers. Tools like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex helped programmers write code faster. Now these companies want to expand beyond coding into general office work. Anthropic also launched Claude Tag, an AI that lives inside Slack. OpenAI is pushing Codex for non-developers who need help with reports and data analysis. The battle is moving from who has the best chatbot to who owns the workspace.
π― Why It Matters
AI agents are becoming virtual coworkers. Soon they may help you with emails, research, and reports just like a human assistant.
Anthropic has expanded Claude Cowork to web and mobile devices. The AI agent was first launched as a desktop app in January. Now Max subscribers can start tasks at their desk, check progress on their phone, and get results later. Claude Cowork can work in the background even when your laptop is closed. Anthropic wants it to feel like an AI coworker rather than just a coding tool. The move is part of a broader push by AI firms into everyday work tools.
AI agents started as coding assistants for software developers. Tools like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex helped programmers write code faster. Now these companies want to expand beyond coding into general office work. Anthropic also launched Claude Tag, an AI that lives inside Slack. OpenAI is pushing Codex for non-developers who need help with reports and data analysis. The battle is moving from who has the best chatbot to who owns the workspace.
AI agents are becoming virtual coworkers. Soon they may help you with emails, research, and reports just like a human assistant.