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Claude Co-Work can now Control Your Computer

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Machine Learning: News on AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, AI Models
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Mar 25, 2026
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749
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Summary

Anthropic's new Claude Co-Work and Dispatch features enable Claude to control your mouse, keyboard, and screen to automate desktop tasks. While currently slow, the tool offers a powerful way for non-developers to build complex, repeatable workflows.

Topics

  • Anthropic
  • Claude Co-Work
  • AI Agents
  • Computer Use
  • Workflow Automation
  • No-Code AI
  • Claude Dispatch
  • Desktop Automation

Highlights

  • Main idea: Claude Co-Work allows the AI to interact directly with desktop applications like CapCut and web browsers
  • Practical takeaway: Use the 'Save as Skill' feature to document successful workflows, preventing the AI from having to re-learn steps
  • Failure mode: The current execution speed is very slow, often feeling like 'moving through honey' during complex tasks
  • Practical takeaway: For maximum efficiency, run these automations on a dedicated separate computer or via remote dispatch
  • Main idea: This tool is a game-changer for no-coders looking to implement AI agents without writing complex scripts

Chapters

  1. 1:00 Anthropic's Latest Releases: An overview of Anthropic's recent momentum and the shift toward productivity-focused AI models.
  2. 1:50 Claude Co-Work & Dispatch Explained: A breakdown of how Claude can now control your mouse, keyboard, and screen via the desktop app.
  3. 2:40 Setting Up and Initial Impressions: Instructions on using the specific Claude desktop app and the importance of the Windows rollout.
  4. 3:40 Comparing Claude to OpenClaw: A look at the complexity of setup and how Claude Co-Work compares to other automation frameworks.
  5. 4:30 Performance and Speed Limitations: An honest assessment of the current latency and the 'slow' nature of the agent's actions.
  6. 5:20 Building Automations: How to use the tool to bridge different AI services and automate content generation workflows.
  7. 6:10 Creating and Saving Skills: How to turn successful multi-step interactions into permanent, reusable automation skills.