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Secret Claude tracker shocks users after Anthropic’s anti-surveillance stance

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Anthropic has deployed its Claude Cowork agent across mobile phones and web platforms, extending the service beyond desktop use. A hidden tracking component embedded in the agent has surprised users, raising concerns given the company’s earlier anti-surveillance statements. Internal usage data show that the majority of Claude Cowork users are not employing the tool for coding tasks.
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