Anthropic Launches Claude Duet, an Autonomous AI Agent for Professional Workflows

Key summary

Anthropic has introduced Claude Duet, a new application available in research preview via waitlist to Pro and Max plan users in the US. The app functions as an autonomous agent capable of managing tasks across connected applications without continuous user supervision. Powered by Claude Opus 5.5, the system utilizes its own judgment to prioritize notifications, determine when to seek approval before acting, and handle complex workflows ranging from scheduling meetings to generating financial dashboards. Currently integrated with over 6,000 connectors in the Claude Marketplace, including tools like Gmail, Slack, QuickBooks, Stripe, Gusto, LinkedIn, Docusign, HubSpot, Canva, Shopify, and 1Password, the agent executes tasks within a virtual machine environment to reduce device dependency. Security measures include an auto mode classifier, strict system prompt classifiers that block sensitive data sharing such as credit card numbers or government IDs, and restrictions on high-risk actions like stock trading or inter-account transfers unless explicitly permitted by the user.