Anthropic has just rolled out Claude Duet, a proactive AI work assistant driven by Opus 5.5. Initially, it is accessible via a waitlist exclusively for Claude Pro and Max subscribers in the United States. Those who receive an invitation can utilize Claude Duet across iOS, Android, and web interfaces. As an AI assistant, Claude Duet operates around the clock, adept at independently pushing tasks forward, setting priorities, proactively spotting oversights, and proposing improvements—all while seeking user approval only for crucial decisions. It strictly restricts high-risk actions to ensure safety and compliance.
Moreover, Claude Duet effortlessly carries over the memory, skills, and authorized third-party apps from the user’s existing Claude account. With access to over 6,000 connectors on the platform, it can work seamlessly across diverse office software ecosystems and perform tasks autonomously in the cloud, eliminating the need for the user’s device to stay connected. Early adopters have shared glowing reviews, although a few initial limitations—such as a cap on the number of multi-account connections—have surfaced.
Over the past 71 days, similar offerings like Grok Bot, Muse, and Dots have entered the market, sparking a competitive race among tech giants to dominate users’ entire workday scenarios.