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Anthropic takes on ChatGPT Dots and Meta Muse with Claude Duet

Anthropic is introducing a new AI assistant that can proactively manage tasks across connected apps, keep track of emails and calendars, and continue working even when the app is closed. Here are the details. more…

Anthropic takes on ChatGPT Dots and Meta Muse with Claude Duet

Anthropic unveils Claude Duet, an always-on AI assistant designed to handle tasks across connected apps, manage emails and calendars, and operate independently even when the app is closed. The new feature, currently available as a research preview to Pro and Max subscribers in the US via a waitlist, is included at no extra cost but counts against existing plan usage limits.

Users can message Claude Duet as they would a person, and it will perform tasks in connected apps, alert users to issues, and request confirmation before making payments, signing documents, or deleting items. Claude Duet leverages the same memories, skills, and connectors as regular Claude, and can search past conversations to avoid repetition.

The AI assistant integrates with Stripe to address unpaid invoices and draft payment reminders, and with Link and Shop Pay for purchases with user approval. Claude Duet features a dedicated Tasks tab for tracking ongoing work and sends updates to the main conversation when tasks are completed or require input. Only users can mark tasks as finished.

Powered by Claude Opus 5.5, Claude Duet is accessible through standalone apps for iOS and Android, as well as web via claude.ai, for users invited to participate. For more information and to join the waitlist, visit the provided link.

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