Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a new feature that gives its Claude AI direct access to local folders on macOS. Available as a research preview for Claude Max users, the tool lets the AI read, edit, and create files, handling tasks such as sorting documents, summarizing notes, drafting reports, and preparing presentations. The system places the user in a supervisory role, offering approval prompts before major changes. By moving AI assistance from the cloud to the local file system, Claude Cowork aims to reshape how people interact with their computers while acknowledging risks like unintended file edits. Read more →