Anthropic bet users were choosing wrong. So it removed the choice.
Using Claude for anything beyond a quick question has always started with a routing decision to use Chat or Cowork? The post Anthropic bet users were choosing wrong. So it removed the choice. appeared first on The New Stack .
Anthropic has eliminated the need for users to decide between Claude Chat and Claude Cowork by merging the two interfaces into a single conversation. Starting Wednesday, users will be able to handle everything from simple queries to multi-step projects within one interface, complete with connected tools and background execution.
This change is accompanied by the launch of Claude Docs and Claude Slides in beta on paid plans, as well as the integration of Claude Design into conversations. The merged interface promises a more streamlined experience, as Claude will carry over context, skills, and connectors as needed, and can continue running even after the user closes their laptop.
Anthropic consolidated Cowork and Design to address user complaints about the frustration of choosing which product to use for a given task, as well as issues with context not carrying over from one product to another. With the merged interface, users will no longer have to switch between chat and Cowork or start from scratch when working on a Design project.
Claude still asks permission before taking action by default, but users can customize this setting to allow Claude to work without interruption. Claude Docs and Claude Slides will also be available on paid plans in beta, allowing users to write and edit documents within the app and generate slides from existing work, all within the same conversation.
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