What is a computer use agent?

Zapier reports that while AI computer agents like Claude and ChatGPT can now control computers, safety concerns persist.
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Claude can now run tasks on your behalf with new 'computer use' feature

Claude Can Now Run Tasks on Your Behalf With New 'Computer Use' Feature ...

Anthropic says Claude can now use your computer to finish tasks for you in AI agent push

Anthropic and its rivals are trying to ramp up capabilities of AI agents after OpenClaw went viral earlier this year.
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I let Claude control my computer—and it filled my Amazon basket

Anthropic has introduced a new feature in Claude called Computer Use. When enabled, it allows Claude to take control of your computer, moving the mouse and using screenshots to decide where to click.

Anthropic's Claude can now browse apps on your desktop to automate tasks

Anthropic's Claude Code and Cowork can now open files, browse web and control your Mac; feature available for Claude Pro and ...

Claude Can Now Control Your Computer (What’s New In AI Right Now)

Claude can control your computer, 74% of AI's value goes to 20% of companies, and brand discovery just moved to AI. This week ...
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Anthropic: You Can't Use OpenClaw With Claude Without Paying Extra

As of April 4, Claude Pro and Max subscribers can no longer use their available credits through third-party frameworks such as OpenClaw.