How to use Claude Duet when it rolls out to you (www.engadget.com)

Anthropic has announced the upcoming release of Claude Duet, a proactive personal AI agent set to roll out following a waitlist sign-up. Similar to offerings from competitors like SpaceXSI, Meta, and OpenAI, Claude Duet is designed to operate independently, completing tasks on behalf of users even when they are not actively using their devices. It runs on a dedicated virtual machine and can browse the web and interact with connected apps, promising to streamline productivity through features such as daily briefings and task delegation. Significantly, Claude Duet will be included as a feature in Anthropic’s Pro plans, priced at $20 per month, making it more accessible than OpenAI's pricier alternatives. Currently available only to select subscribers, including Pro and Max users in the U.S., the agent aims to optimize user interaction by checking connected accounts periodically to conserve plan limits. With its ability to manage tasks like scheduling meetings and generating reports based on user data, Claude Duet represents a shift towards more integrated and proactive AI assistance, though potential users will need to consider privacy implications related to sharing their digital habits with the platform.