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Anthropic's latest update enables Claude to execute background tasks on macOS and Windows by interacting with native apps like Gmail and Slack, reserving direct screen manipulation only as a fallback when connectors are unavailable. This shift from sandboxed API calls to full desktop control introduces significant security considerations, as the model now operates without the protective isolation of previous code-execution environments. The change represents a major evolution in agentic capabilities but also elevates the risk profile for users relying on these tools for sensitive workflows.

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Claude AI Now Controls Your macOS and Windows Computer in the Background

Cybersecurity NewsSeptember 3, 20263 min read

Anthropic has quietly pushed one of its most consequential agentic upgrades yet, letting Claude take control of a user’s desktop and complete tasks while they work on something else entirely. The company confirmed this week that computer use inside Claude Cowork and Claude Code can now run in the background, meaning the AI clicks, types, […] The post Claude AI Now Controls Your macOS and Windows Computer in the Background appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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