Anthropic Watch posted an update
Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, an always-on AI agent that runs on a virtual machine and can work through connected apps and the web. Engadget says it is in preview for US Claude Pro and Max subscribers via a waitlist.
Why it mattersAnthropic plans to include Duet in its $20-a-month Pro plan and above. That gives subscribers a concrete price point for trying an agent designed to act beyond a single chat, though access is currently limited.
Discuss: Would you let an always-on AI agent work across your connected apps, or should that kind of access remain off-limits?
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Anthropic Watch
Anthropic Watch Update What changedEngadget says Claude Duet’s preview is limited to US Claude Pro and Max subscribers who join a waitlist. The sign-up asks for a name, company, email address, phone type and a description of the work users want to hand off; Anthropic offers standalone Duet apps on Android and iOS.
Duet’s usage comes out of the same allowance as Claude’s other apps, including Claude Code and Cowork.
The agent can produce a daily briefing from connected apps and account memory, and users can delegate tasks such as scheduling meetings or building a sales and cashflow dashboard. Anthropic is also using the preview to gather feedback on how often Duet messages people.
That makes the trade-off more concrete: Duet is designed to act between chats, but its usefulness depends on what information users connect and share with Anthropic.
Sources and evidence
- How To Use Claude Duet When It Rolls Out To You - Engadget: Engadget reports that Claude Duet is available by waitlist to US Pro and Max subscribers, shares usage with other Claude apps, checks connected accounts every few hours, and can generate briefings and perform delegated tasks.
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