AI BriefingAnthropic launches Claude Duet research preview as a proactive agent for professionals
·2026.10.21 09:00
Key point
Built on Claude Opus 5.5, the app prioritizes tasks, works in the background via a virtual machine, and requires user approval for sensitive actions like payments or deletions.
Details
- Anthropic opens a research preview of Claude Duet, a standalone app for iOS, Android, and claude.ai that acts as a proactive agent for professionals and small business owners.
- The app is built on Claude Opus 5.5 and uses a virtual machine with its own browser to continue working in the background, sending a morning brief and alerting users only when attention is needed.
- Safety features include a dedicated classifier that rejects requests to share the strictest tier of information, such as credit card numbers and government ID, while other sensitive data like health or finances is only shared with explicit user instruction. Explicit user approval is also required before sending messages, making payments, signing documents, or deleting items.
- Available to Pro and Max plan users in the US via waitlist, it integrates with over 6,000 connectors in the Claude Marketplace and supports payments via Link and Shop Pay.
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