Two AI interfaces. Same desktop. Completely different jobs.
The author compares two AI interfaces, Claude Code and CoWork, which utilize the same underlying model and server infrastructure. The key distinction lies in their operational modes: Claude Code functions as an interactive co-pilot requiring user approval at each step, suitable for precision tasks like document drafting. CoWork, conversely, acts as an autonomous agent that can execute multi-step workflows independently, making it ideal for routine tasks such as triaging Slack messages or summarizing emails. AI
IMPACT Highlights the importance of choosing the right AI interaction mode (co-pilot vs. autonomous agent) for different knowledge work tasks.