Anthropic launches Cowork, a Claude Code-like for general computing (arstechnica.com)

Anthropic has introduced a new feature called Cowork, expanding the capabilities of its popular AI tool, Claude Code, to general office tasks. Cowork is integrated into the macOS Claude desktop app and empowers users to interact with the AI using plain language to manage files and perform a variety of tasks. For instance, users can automate filling out expense reports from receipt photos or organize digital notes and folders, significantly simplifying task management for knowledge workers across different domains like development and marketing. The significance of Cowork lies in its accessibility; while similar functionalities existed in Claude Code, they often required technical expertise, making them less approachable for the average user. By streamlining the interface and enhancing usability, Anthropic aims to democratize AI assistance for everyday office tasks, encouraging broader adoption within the AI/ML community. As users have already been leveraging Claude Code for such functions, Cowork capitalizes on this trend, providing a more intuitive way to enhance productivity with AI.