Claude Cowork automates complex tasks for you now - at your own risk

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Anthropic is launching Cowork for Claude as a research preview.
• It's built upon Claude Code and can automate complex tasks.
• However, it comes with security risks.

Anthropic is testing a new feature for Claude that would give the chatbot more agency when handling routine but time-consuming tasks, like creating a spreadsheet or synthesizing notes into a presentable first draft.

Cowork, as the new feature is being called, is built atop Claude Code and designed to execute complex functions with minimal human prompting, all while keeping users updated on the steps it's taking. The idea is to hand over the raw materials that Claude will need to carry out a given task, then step away and let it do its work automatically. Through Cowork, users can grant Claude access ...