Anthropic Gives Claude 3.5 Sonnet Actual Computer Control
What happened
Anthropic released Claude 3.5 Sonnet with computer use. The model now moves the mouse, types on the keyboard, and executes tasks inside a live desktop environment. Users no longer need to write code to automate spreadsheet work or web research.
Why it matters
This shifts the workflow from prompt writing to task delegation. Instead of describing steps, you let the model watch the screen and act. The principle is replacing manual repetition with supervised autonomy.
Who's doing it
Anthropic's internal research team demonstrated the feature on real desktop workflows. Early testers completed multi-step research tasks without writing a single line of code.
Try it
- Go to console.anthropic.com and enable the computer use beta for your account.
- Select Claude 3.5 Sonnet and choose the computer use tool.
- Describe the task in plain English and watch the model control your mouse and keyboard.
Read the original at anthropic.com
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EXCUSE ME?! Anthropic just handed Claude your mouse and keyboard like it's no big deal
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