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Claude can now use computers. The latest version of Claude 3.5 Sonnet can, when run through the appropriate software setup, follow a user’s commands to move a cursor around their computer’s screen, click on relevant locations, and input information via a virtual keyboard, emulating the way people interact with their own computer. We think this skill—which is currently in public beta—represents a significant breakthrough in AI progress. Below, we share some insights from the research that went into developing computer use models—and into making them safer. Why is this new capability important? A vast amount of modern work happens via computers. Enabling AIs to interact directly with computer software in the same way people do will unlock a huge range of applications that simply aren’t possible for the current generation of AI assistants. Over the last few years, many important milestones have been reached in the development of powerful AI—for example, the ability to perform complex logi

Announcements Product Developing a computer use model Oct 22, 2024 Update Consumer Terms and Privacy Policy Aug 28, 2025 Claude can now use computers. The latest version of Claude 3.5 Sonnet can, when run through the appropriate software setup, follow a user’s commands to move a cursor around their computer’s screen, click on relevant locations, and input information via a virtual keyboard, emulating the way people interact with their own computer. We think this skill—which is currently in public beta—represents a significant breakthrough in AI progress. Below, we share some insights from the

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