Technology company Anthropic has introduced new versions of its Claude artificial intelligence system. The improved Claude 3.5 Sonnet can now handle complex tasks more quickly and accurately, especially in programming. The company has also released a new version called Claude 3.5 Haiku, which offers similar capabilities at a more affordable price point.
The most exciting development is that Claude can now use computers like a human would. It can look at screens, move the mouse, click buttons, and type text. This means Claude can help people automate repetitive tasks, such as data entry or form filling.
This new capability is already being put to use by various companies. Replit, for instance, is using Claude in their software development process. Companies like DoorDash and Canva have also begun implementing these new tools in their services.
Despite this impressive progress, Anthropic notes that the computer use feature is still in its testing phase. Some simple actions, like scrolling pages or zooming images, may still present challenges for the system. The company continues to improve these features and encourages developers to start with simple tasks.
