Claude Cowork automates complex tasks for you now - at your own risk

Anthropic is piloting Cowork for Claude, an agentic workflow feature built on Claude Code that can automate complex tasks with access to local folders and optional connectors, skills, and Chrome, while keeping users informed of its steps. The company cautions about early-stage risks, including potential destructive actions from ambiguous instructions and exposure to prompt injection despite mitigations, reflecting broader industry concerns. Cowork is available as a research preview to Claude Max subscribers via the macOS app, with a waitlist for others and plans for cross-device use, Windows support, and enhanced safety features.