Anthropic has launched Claude Duet, an always-on agent designed for knowledge workers, currently in research preview and powered by Opus 5.5. Early user feedback suggests it functions as a professional tool, offering useful suggestions and managing recurring tasks, though it is still considered unfinished with limitations in directing existing Claude sessions and lacking a robust voice mode. The agent aims to provide a "chief of staff" experience, with some users expressing cautious optimism while others remain hesitant due to its access to their computer sessions. AI
IMPACT This launch introduces a new category of 'always-on' AI agents for knowledge workers, potentially shifting how users interact with AI tools for daily tasks.
RANK_REASON Product launch of an AI agent by a major AI lab.
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