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Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork: AI Task Manager with Risks

1/16/2026

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Anthropic launched Claude Cowork, an AI tool for macOS that autonomously manages files and tasks, currently in early access for Claude Max subscribers.
Users can grant Claude access to specific folders to organize files, draft documents, and execute multi-step tasks.
Security concerns, including prompt injection risks, accompany Claude Cowork.
Openwork is a free, open-source alternative for exploring AI agents, but it currently lacks the polish and reliability of Claude Cowork.

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Story summary

Anthropic launched Claude Cowork, an AI tool for macOS that autonomously manages files and tasks, currently in early access for Claude Max subscribers.
Users can grant Claude access to specific folders to organize files, draft documents, and execute multi-step tasks.
Security concerns, including prompt injection risks, accompany Claude Cowork.
Openwork is a free, open-source alternative for exploring AI agents, but it currently lacks the polish and reliability of Claude Cowork.