Claude Cowork

Anthropic is merging Claude Cowork with its standard chat interface, dropping Claude from three modes down to two: Chat and Code. The change rolls out to Pro and Max subscribers over the coming weeks, with Claude Docs, Claude Slides, and Claude Design now available directly inside conversations.

Anthropic is merging Claude Chat and Cowork into one interface, letting Claude automatically determine task complexity instead of forcing users to switch environments. The update also adds Claude Docs and Claude Slides for creating and exporting documents and presentations directly in chat.

Anthropic has enabled background computer use for Claude Code and Claude Cowork on macOS, available to Pro and Max subscribers. The feature lets Claude click, type, and open apps on a Mac without taking over the user's active cursor, following a similar launch by OpenAI's ChatGPT earlier in 2026.

Anthropic is embedding a dedicated browser into Claude Cowork's desktop app, opening in a side panel whenever a task requires web access. The browser is isolated from the user's own tabs, bookmarks, and passwords, and rolls out this week to Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Anthropic has merged Claude's memory system so information learned in chat is now automatically available in Cowork, and vice versa. The update also lets users view, edit, or delete stored memories, with sensitive topics excluded by default.

Anthropic now shares a single memory system between Claude Cowork and Claude chat, so tasks and conversations inform each other. Memory is on by default for Free, Pro, and Max plans, but sensitive topics like health or beliefs remain excluded unless manually enabled.

Anthropic has merged the memory systems of Claude chat and Claude Cowork, so context built up in one now carries over to the other. The feature is on by default for Free, Pro, and Max plans, with opt-out controls and separate handling for sensitive personal data.

Anthropic announced that Claude Cowork, its workspace-focused feature, is now available on mobile and web for all paid plans. The rollout began last month exclusively on Anthropic's most expensive tier before expanding today.

Anthropic's Chrome extension now runs full Claude Cowork sessions in its side panel, letting skills, plugins, and connectors operate directly in the browser. The update is live for all paid plans via the Chrome Web Store.

Anthropic has integrated Claude Cowork into its Claude for Chrome browser extension, letting users continue tasks between the desktop app and browser with shared history and connectors. Max and Team subscribers get access immediately, with Pro plan support coming in the following weeks.

OpenAI released workspace agents for its Business, Enterprise, Edu, and Teachers plan users—cloud-based bots that can automate business tasks like gathering product feedback and drafting emails. The company indicates these agents are an 'evolution' of GPTs, which may soon be deprecated.