Anthropic launches Claude Duet, a proactive AI agent designed to monitor connected apps and surface tasks that need attention, then complete work with user approval. Multiple outlets describe it as a competitor to Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots, emphasizing that it is not widely available at launch.
Coverage consistently says Duet is built for professionals and small business owners, helping manage administrative work across apps. Reported capabilities include sending a short morning brief from connected services, checking for updates every few hours, and alerting users when actions may be needed. Outlets also note that Duet can run in the cloud (using a virtual machine/browser environment) to complete tasks while the user is away.
Several sources add similar safety and control details: Duet uses a connected Claude account for memory and skills, avoids seeing passwords or logins, and requires approval before sensitive actions such as sending messages, making payments, signing documents, or deleting files. Availability is framed as a research preview via a waitlist, limited to US Pro and Max subscribers, with access through the web or a standalone mobile app.
