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Anthropic Launches Claude Duet, a Proactive AI Agent for Professionals
Key points
- Claude Duet is a proactive AI agent from Anthropic.
- It operates autonomously in the cloud, handling tasks and notifying users.
- Powered by Claude Opus 5.5, it is available as a research preview.
- Accessible via iOS, Android apps, and claude.ai for Pro and Max subscribers in the US.
- It uses existing Claude account memory, skills, and connectors.
Introducing Claude Duet
Anthropic has launched a research preview of Claude Duet, a new AI agent application. Claude Duet functions as a proactive agent, taking on tasks, continuing work when users are away, and seeking approval before acting on their behalf. It is designed for professionals and small business owners who manage numerous tasks and decisions.
Functionality and Availability
Claude Duet operates autonomously in the cloud, using connected applications. It messages users upon task completion or when a decision is required. The agent is built to exercise judgment, determining what requires immediate attention and what can wait. It is powered by Claude Opus 5.5.
The research preview is available as a standalone app on iOS and Android, and through claude.ai. It is included in Claude Pro and Max plans in the US and utilizes the same usage limits as other Claude services. Users can join a waitlist for access.
Integration and Security
Claude Duet integrates with a user's existing Claude account, leveraging its memory, skills, and connected applications from the first message within a single thread. For sensitive operations, such as sending messages or making payments, Claude Duet requests user approval.
Approvals, logins, and safety checks are processed within the user's own cloud computer, ensuring privacy of sensitive details. Users can monitor and direct Claude Duet's actions.
Purpose and Impact
The agent is intended to help users prioritize their time and energy, enabling them to focus on more ambitious projects. It aims to streamline daily workflows by handling routine tasks and providing updates when necessary, allowing users to delegate work through messages.
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Anthropic has launched a research preview of Claude Duet, a new AI agent app designed for professionals and small business owners. Claude Duet acts proactively, identifying important tasks, completing requests, and seeking user approval before taking action, aiming to help users prioritize their time and manage complex tasks.
Anthropic launched Claude Duet, a proactive AI agent that operates autonomously in the cloud, handling tasks and notifying users when input is required. It is available as a research preview for Claude Pro and Max subscribers in the US, leveraging existing Claude account memory, skills, and connectors.