Anthropic opens up its Claude Cowork feature to anyone with a $20 subscription (www.engadget.com)

Anthropic has announced that its Claude Cowork feature, an AI assistant designed to handle simple computer tasks, is now accessible to anyone with a $20 per month Pro subscription. Initially available only to Max subscribers, who pay at least $100 monthly, this expansion marks a significant move towards democratizing access to sophisticated AI functionalities. However, Pro users may encounter usage limits sooner than Max subscribers, emphasizing the tiered nature of access based on subscription level. Claude Cowork allows users to automate tasks on macOS, such as creating documents and organizing files, leveraging its evolved capabilities from Claude Code, Anthropic's coding-focused AI. The rollout includes enhancements based on user feedback, enabling session renaming, improved file format previews, and more reliable integrations with other applications. This adaptation highlights the growing trend of coding agents within AI applications, and Anthropic's decision to extend these capabilities to broader computer tasks reflects its commitment to innovation. While currently limited to macOS and paying customers, the success of Claude Cowork could lead to a wider platform release in the future.