Ep 746: Review of Anthropic Claude’s Viral New Computer use: Fun Party Trick or Real Agentic Workforce?

Anthropic dropped one of the most viral AI products ever in Computer Use. 🤯Now, Claude can move a mouse, click and open programs, download and upload like any person sitting behind a computer. So, is this the future of work? Or a fun party trick? Join us as we put AI to Work on Wednesdays and find out. Review of Anthropic Claude’s Viral New Computer use: Fun Party Trick or Real Agentic Workforce? -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan WilsonNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion on LinkedIn: Thoughts on this? Join the convo on LinkedIn and connect with other AI leaders.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: [email protected] with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:Anthropic Claude Computer Use Feature OverviewViral Launch of Claude Computer UseClaude Computer Use Setup InstructionsDesktop App Integration and Security ConcernsFunctionality: Opening Apps, Mouse, FormsDispatch and Mobile-Desktop Workflow ExplainedComputer Use vs. Native App IntegrationsLimitations: Speed, Screen Hijacking, PermissionsLive Demo: Claude Computer Use in ActionInstruction Following and Agentic Browsing IssuesAgentic Workforce Potential and Future OutlookComparison with Microsoft, OpenAI, and GoogleTimestamps:00:00 Anthropic's new AI computer tool04:12 Using Claude desktop app08:00 AI risks and security precautions10:23 Setting up Dispatch features14:02 Using computer mode in Claude16:02 Using the app away from computer22:19 Running and testing the Pomodoro app25:18 Introducing the Start Here series29:01 Testing Codex and future potential32:35 Building reliable AI agents33:25 Trying out AI toolsKeywords: Anthropic Claude, Claude’s computer use, computer use tool, AI agent, agentic workforce, viral AI product launch, Mac desktop control, dispatch feature, Claude app, Claude Cowork, Claude Code, paid pro plan, local file access, app integration, command line interface, API connection, full computer control,Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.