3 outlets·5 reports·over 20h
Anthropic announces an "auto mode" that enables Claude Code to make permission-level decisions while preventing destructive actions like mass file deletion (David Gewirtz/ZDNET)
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Anthropic has released a safer “auto mode” for its Claude Code and Cowork tools, enabling the AI to make permission-level decisions while blocking destructive actions such as mass file deletion. The feature allows the models to control a user’s computer, providing a research preview on macOS for Pro and Max subscribers.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Anthropic rolls out a computer use feature for Claude Cowork and the Claude Code desktop app, in research preview on macOS for Pro and Max subscribers (Blake Stimac/CNET)
- The Verge·Anthropic’s Claude Code and Cowork can control your computer
- TechMeme·Anthropic announces an "auto mode" that enables Claude Code to make permission-level decisions while preventing destructive actions like mass file deletion (David Gewirtz/ZDNET)
- The Verge·Anthropic’s Claude Code gets ‘safer’ auto mode
- Engadget·Anthropic releases safer Claude Code 'auto mode' to avoid mass file deletions and other AI snafus
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