Anthropic Expands Claude Cowork AI Platform to Mobile and Web

Anthropic is launching its Claude Cowork AI platform on mobile and web, making it available to users for the first time outside of its desktop app. The expanded access is rolling out first to Max subscribers and will come to Claude users on other plans 'in the coming weeks.' Claude Cowork was previously only accessible through the Claude desktop app for macOS and Windows. Now, users on iOS and Android can also use it.

However, Anthropic says the 'full experience' for Cowork will still be on the desktop app, including features like local file access. Cowork sessions will also now run in the cloud by default, allowing users to continue them across different devices or run Cowork tasks without interruption. The move to expand Claude Cowork's reach comes as Anthropic continues to enhance its AI offerings.

The company aims to provide users with more flexibility and accessibility in their interactions with its AI platform. Why this matters: The expansion of Claude Cowork to mobile and web marks a significant step in making AI-powered collaboration tools more accessible to a broader range of users. For developers and businesses, this means that they can now integrate AI-powered assistance into their workflows across multiple devices, potentially increasing productivity.

For consumers, this could mean more flexible and convenient ways to interact with AI tools. However, questions remain about how Anthropic will balance accessibility with data security and user experience across different platforms. As AI-powered tools become more ubiquitous, understanding their impact on work habits and daily life will be crucial.