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Anthropic launches Claude Duet agent in research preview for US Pro and Max users

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Anthropic announced Claude Duet, a proactive AI agent built on Claude Opus 5.5, available as a standalone app on iOS, Android, and the web. It is launching as a research preview via waitlist, initially for US Pro and Max subscribers. The agent sends daily briefs, monitors connected apps, and alerts users only when attention is needed.

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  1. The Verge AIJay Peters
    Anthropic takes on Muse with Claude Duet, its new AI agent

    Anthropic just announced an AI agent competitor to Meta's Muse and OpenAI's Dots: Claude Duet. The new agent, designed for professionals and small business owners, is launching as a "research preview," according to Anthropic , and it's available as a standalone app on iOS and Android and through Claude on the web. The AI agent is built around Claude Opus 5.5. Here's Anthropic's description of what it can do: Each morning, it sends you a short brief on the most important items across your connected apps. Throughout the day, it keeps tabs on those apps and messages you only when something needs your attention. You can also hand it tasks of a … Read the full story at The Verge.

  2. Techmeme
    Anthropic unveils Claude Duet, a proactive agent app on iOS, Android, and the web that works in the background, in research preview for US Pro and Max users (Claude)

    Claude : Anthropic unveils Claude Duet, a proactive agent app on iOS, Android, and the web that works in the background, in research preview for US Pro and Max users — A research preview is available by waitlist today, starting with US Pro and Max subscribers. — Join the waitlist … ShareCopy link

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