Claude Cowork: AI Uses Your Mac in Background

Claude can now use your computer in the background without disrupting your work. This means you can continue using your computer while Claude handles tasks. What's interesting is Claude will wait for you to stop typing before taking over your keyboard if needed. This new capability, called Claude Cowork, aims to help with busywork, freeing you up for other activities. The company announced this update, explaining that when you give a task to Claude Cowork or Claude Code, the AI works in the background. Claude will try to do everything without interrupting you. If it needs to go full screen, it will ask for permission once per session. Claude will also try simpler methods, like using available connectors or an in-app browser, before resorting to screen interaction. This background computer use is currently in beta for users on Claude's Pro and Max plans, specifically on the Claude app for Mac. You can enable it in the settings. This development could change how you multitask with AI.