Key Takeaways
- Anthropic introduces AI agents that can operate on computers and complete complicated tasks on their own.
- AI can now mimic human tasks like coding and software navigation thanks to the new “Computer Use” capability.
- A public beta version of the “Computer Use” feature is accessible on Claude.
With the release of AI agents built to carry out intricate operations on computers on their own, Anthropic has made a significant advancement in the field.
The “computer use” feature, which was unveiled on October 22, enables Anthropic’s AI chatbot, Claude, to decipher what a user is seeing on their computer screen and, with permission, perform actions on their behalf, including typing, clicking buttons, and browsing the web, the company announced on Tuesday.
In the continuous competition between digital behemoths like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft to push the limits of AI capabilities, the new capability—which is presently in the public beta version—marks a significant milestone for the Amazon-backed AI firm.
Claude’s AI Agent: What is it?
A system that can sense its surroundings, weigh its options, and act while simulating human intelligence and decision-making is called an artificial intelligence (AI) agent. It frequently makes use of machine learning methods to gradually enhance its performance.
Anthropic’s Chief Science Officer, Jared Kaplan, emphasized in a statement to CNBC how these agents can manage multi-step processes that go beyond straightforward chatbot responses.
Anthropic warned that the use is currently purely experimental and stated that Claude 3.5 Sonnet will be the first model in its Claude family of AI models to provide “computer use” in the beta version.
The news from Anthropic comes as the AI industry is experiencing intense rivalry. Following the launch of Perplexity Enterprise Pro, another AI startup, five months prior, the company unveiled Claude Enterprise, a new AI platform designed for business clients, last September.
Microsoft has also accelerated its AI efforts, revealing changes to its Dynamics 365 platform, and announced on October 21 that it will introduce virtual employee AI agents for businesses.
